harpings

British  

/ ˈhɑːpɪŋz, ˈhɑːpɪnz /

plural noun

1. nautical wooden members used for strengthening the bow of a vessel

2. shipbuilding wooden supports used in construction

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Etymology

Origin of harpings

C17: perhaps related to French harpe cramp iron

Example Sentences

But even these harpings did not seem to damage the Couzens popularity in Michigan at first.

From Time Magazine Archive

Land-locked Oklahoma tired of his harpings long before he was transferred to the Ways & Means Committee.

From Time Magazine Archive

Abruptly the harpings ceased; the moon fires shuddered, fell, and began to sweep back into the crystal globes; Yolara's swaying form grew rigid, every atom of it listening.

From The Moon Pool by Merritt, Abraham

Here's yon curst lubberly craft carried away our starboard cat-head and six-feet o' the harpings wi't, sink him!

From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery

Think of the stranger at the isle, And think upon the harpings slow, That presaged this approaching woe!

From Lady of the Lake by Moody, William Vaughn