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noun
A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: head earing
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: reef earing
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
A ploughing of land.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
An earring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, rare
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verb
present participle and gerund of ear
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
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