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earing (plural earings)

  1. (nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
    Synonym: head earing
  2. (nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
    Synonym: reef earing
    • 1897, Rudyard Kipling, Captains Courageous:
      You've forgot to pass the tack-earing, but wid time and help ye'll larn. There's good and just reason for ivry rope aboard, or else 'twould be overboard. D'ye follow me?
  3. (nautical) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
  4. (archaic) A ploughing of land.

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