Earing

Full definition of earing

Noun

1. (nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; also called head earing.
2. (nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; also called reef earing.
3. (nautical) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
4. (archaic) A ploughing of land.
• Bible, Genesis xlv. 6.Neither earing nor harvest.

Anagrams

• anigre
• gainer
• regain
• Regina