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Harpings — Harp ings ( [i^]ngz), n. pl. (Naut.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem. [Written also {harpins}.] Totten. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Secretion — is the process of segregating, elaborating and releasing chemicals from a cell, or a secreted chemical substance or amount of substance. In contrast to excretion, the substance may have a certain function, rather than being a waste product.In… … Wikipedia
harping — /hahr ping/, n. Shipbuilding. any of several horizontal members at the ends of a vessel for holding cant frames in position until the shell planking or plating is attached. Also, harpin /hahr pin/, harpins /hahr pinz/. [1620 30; perh. HARP +… … Universalium
Harpin — This unusual and interesting name is the Olde French form of the occupational surname more familiar today as Harper or Harpour . The name means the harp player , and derives in English from the Olde English pre 7th Century word hearpere , in… … Surnames reference
harpings — /ˈhapɪŋz/ (say hahpingz) plural noun the stout wales about the bow of a ship. Also, harpins /ˈhapənz/ (say hahpuhnz). {harp + ing1 + s3} …
