Earing

This article is about a sailing term. For an article of jewelry, see Earring. For the growth of maize, see Earing (Corn).
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In sailing, an earing is a small line (rope) used to fasten the corner of a sail to a spar or yard.[1]

  1. ^ "Sailing Glossary". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13.