[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

earing \ear"ing\, n. naut.
   a a line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the
       yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.
   b a line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also
       called reef earing.
   c a line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging
       or stanchions.
       1913 webster
see also:
head earing 

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