Harpings

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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]