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.