HARPIN


Meaning of HARPIN in English

ˈhärpə̇n noun

also harp·ing -piŋ

( -s )

Etymology: probably from harp (I) + -ing

1. archaic : a wale around a ship's bow stouter than the rest of the strakes

2. : one of the timbers used during construction of a ship to regulate and hold in place the cant frames

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