carling

car·ling

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kahr-ling]
- /ˈkɑr lɪŋ/
- /ˈkɑːl.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-ling]
- /ˈkɑr lɪŋ/

Definitions of carling word

noun carling a fore-and-aft beam in a vessel, used for supporting the deck, esp around a hatchway or other opening 3
noun carling Will(iam). born 1965, English Rugby Union player; won 72 caps (1988–97); captained England to three Grand Slams (1991, 1992, 1995) 3
noun carling 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. 3
noun carling a short fore-and-aft beam running beside a hatchway, mast hole, or other deck opening. 1
noun carling (nautical) A piece of squared timber fitted fore-and-aft between the deck beams of a wooden ship to provide support for the deck planking. 1
noun carling Alternative form of carlin (old woman). 0

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Origin of carling

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < French carlingue < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic kerling keelson, literally, old woman; see carline

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Parts of speech for Carling

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carling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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