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harpings

/ ˈhɑːpɪŋz; ˈhɑːpɪnz /

plural noun

  1. nautical wooden members used for strengthening the bow of a vessel
  2. shipbuilding wooden supports used in construction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of harpings1

C17: perhaps related to French harpe cramp iron
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Example Sentences

Little rose from his seat in the main-top, and looked over to see that no inquisitive person was concealed on the cat-harpings.

Let her be contented with her Grimods and oysters, and leave Julia to listen to the harpings of Apollo in peace.

My harpings all die in the air, and leave me but a scanty purse, poor clothing, and no roof over my head.

All was at last to issue happily; in sweetest harpings and seven-fold circles of light.

The Hall of Cynddylan is voiceless and still, The sound of its harpings hath died on the hill!

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