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Earing [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. In seamen's language, a small rope employed to fasten the upper corner of a sail to its yard.

Earing [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

2. A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.

3. A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

4. Coming into ear, as corn.

5. A plowing of land.

Earing [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913