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Associations to the word «Earing»

Wiktionary

EARING, noun. (nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; also called head earing.
EARING, noun. (nautical) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; also called reef earing.
EARING, noun. (nautical) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
EARING, noun. (archaic) A ploughing of land.

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We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke