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Earing

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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]

Background

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In the Age of Sail, a position at the Weather Earing (the earing at the windward side of the ship) was considered a place of honor for the topmen, and on a merchant ship was the position of the second mate during reefing.

References

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