earing Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ear"ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) (a) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing. (b) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing. (c) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Ear"ing noun
Definitions
  1. Coming into ear, as corn.
Ear"ing noun
Definitions
  1. A plowing of land. Archaic
    Neither earing nor harvest. Gen. xlv. 6.

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