·noun A plowing of land.
II. Earing ·noun Coming into ear, as corn.
III. Earing ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Ear.
IV. Earing ·noun A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
V. Earing ·noun A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard;
— also called reef earing.
VI. Earing ·noun A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff;
— also called head earing.