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earing

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ear·ing  (îrng)
n. Nautical
A short line attaching an upper corner of a sail to the yard.
[Perhaps from ear.]
earing [ˈɪərɪŋ]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a line fastened to a corner of a sail for reefing
[from ear1 + -ing1 or perhaps ring1]


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