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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 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.