earing

/ˈɪəɹɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.

2

A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.

3

A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

4

A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing.

5

A ploughing of land.

6

An earring.

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