harpings
Britishplural noun
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nautical wooden members used for strengthening the bow of a vessel
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shipbuilding wooden supports used in construction
Etymology
Origin of harpings
C17: perhaps related to French harpe cramp iron
Example Sentences
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O, the terrific shoutings and harpings and stifling incense!
From Project Gutenberg
Harry, indeed, sought to cover his secret conviction that he would really miss his brother very much by repeated harpings upon the blessings that James' presence had ever kept from him, and now, the obstacle being removed, would shower copiously on his deserving, but hitherto officially unrecognized, head.
From Project Gutenberg
He told Lenette so, but she thought this was only another of his harpings on the subject of the mourning dress.
From Project Gutenberg
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
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