n. (Naut.) (a) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; - also called head earing. (b) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; - also called reef earing. (c) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
- n. Coming into ear, as corn.
- n. A plowing of land.
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