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earing

noun ear·ing \ˈir-iŋ\

Definition of EARING

:  a line used to fasten a corner of a sail to the yard or gaff or to haul a reef cringle to the yard
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Origin of EARING

perhaps from 1ear
First Known Use: 1626

Rhymes with EARING

clearing, gearing, searing

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. earing
  2. ear
  3. earring
  4. bull earing
  5. dog-ear
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