Earing


(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ear


(n.) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.


(n.) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.


(n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.


(n.) Coming into ear, as corn.


(n.) A plowing of land.



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Abearing   Appearing   Appearingly   Bearing   Bearing cloth   Bearing rein   Bearing ring   Besmearing   Blearing   Childbearing