ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Harpings

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Harpings is a noun meaning (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.

Meaning

(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.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include insisting, irons, bulwark, headrail, headgear, thwart.

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