earing English

Meaning earing meaning

What does earing mean?

earing noun

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

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

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

— (archaic) A ploughing of land.

Synonyms earing synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as earing?

earing English » English

ear formation

heading

projecting lug

lug

ledge

earring

ear

dummy club

convex lug