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Meaning of 'earing' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Earing [ n.]
- A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.
- A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.
- A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
- Coming into ear, as corn.
- A plowing of land.
2 . Earing [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Ear

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