p. pr. & vb. n. of Ear
n. A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the
yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.
n. A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also
called reef earing.
n. A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or
stanchions.
n. Coming into ear, as corn.
n. A plowing of land.
n. 耳索