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carling
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carling, n. [Cf. F. carlingur, Sp. Pg., & It. carlinga.].
A short timber running lengthwise of a ship, from one transverse desk beam to another; also, one of the cross timbers that strengthen a hath; -- usually in pl. [1913 Webster]
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