earing

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɪəɹɪŋ === Noun === earing (plural earings) (nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff. Synonym: head earing (nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard. Synonym: reef earing (nautical) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions. (manufacturing) A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing. (archaic) A ploughing of land. (archaic, rare) An earring. === Verb === earing present participle and gerund of ear === See also === earring === Anagrams === gainer, Gearin, anigre, Regina, regian, regain, Angier, Reagin, Arenig, inrage, raigne, regina, Negari, reagin, Gainer, graine, Aigner, in gear