noun
(nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
(nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
(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
present participle and gerund of ear