Definitions for harpings

harpings harp·ing

Spelling: [hahr-ping]
IPA: /ˈhɑr pɪŋ/

Harpings is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 346 anagrams from letters in harpings (aghinprs).

Definitions for harpings

noun

  1. 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.

Origin of harpings

1620-30; perhaps harp + -ing1

Examples for harpings

Diagonals are the several lines on the draughts, delineating the station of the harpings and ribs, to form the body by.

harpings in the bow of a vessel are decried as rendering the ship uneasy.

Trumpetings and harpings and angry shouts were answering from a throng of Britons gathering along the shore.

My harpings all die in the air, and leave me but a scanty purse, poor clothing, and no roof over my head.

Let her be contented with her Grimods and oysters, and leave Julia to listen to the harpings of Apollo in peace.

The Hall of Cynddylan is voiceless and still, The sound of its harpings hath died on the hill!

Word Value for harpings
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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