earing

Meaning

Noun

1. A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
2. A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
3. A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
4. A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing.
5. (archaic) A ploughing of land.
6. (archaic, rare) An earring.

Verb

present participle and gerund of ear

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ear

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Synonyms

ear formation

heading

ledge

lug

projecting lug

convex lug

ear

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dummy club

earring

Translations

épiage

spigatura

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪəɹɪŋ/