earing

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
2. noun A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
3. noun A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
4. noun A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing.
5. noun A ploughing of land.
6. noun An earring.
7. verb present participle and gerund of ear

Similar words

pinna auricle capitulum spike headgear eye plate parrel collar headrope earhole

Often followed by

the and of for in a disorders to is

Word family

earings