head earing

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head earing - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Earing \Ear"ing\, 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.
         [1913 Webster]