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car·ling (kärliŋ)

noun

any of the short, wooden or metal pieces running fore and aft beneath the deck of a ship to provide additional support, as under masts, winches, etc.

Etymology: Fr carlingue < ON kerling, lit., old woman: see carline

carling Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • academy: December 22nd: 2nd Glasgow carling academy show added, for ticket info see gig listing below.. .
  • cup: Hopefully we will win and really progress this year in the carling cup.

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