Word Meaning

Meaning of earing

- of Ear
- 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.