Definition of "earing" in Englisch

noun

1. (nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.

2. (nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.

3. (nautical) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

4. (manufacturing) A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing.

5. (archaic) A ploughing of land.

6. (archaic, rare) An earring.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of ear