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1913
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Harpings
Harp′ings
(-ĭngz)
,
Noun.
pl.
(Naut.)
The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.
[Written also
harpins
.]
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Definition
2024
harpings
harpings
English
Noun
harpings
(
uncountable
)
(
nautical
)
The front part of the
wales
of a vessel, around the
bow
and fastened to the
stem
; used to provide protection from the seas.
Derived terms
cat-harpings
Anagrams
phrasing
sharping
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