Earing

1.

Coming into ear, as corn.

2.

A plowing of land.

3.

A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.

4.

A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.

5.

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