Answer: earing

AnswerCrossword Clue
EARING

Rope for reefing a sail

EARING

Forming fruiting spikes.

EARING

Forming spikes, as corn.

EARING
Small rope for a gaff.
EARING
Growing spicae.
EARINGSail rope.
EARINGBringing forth fruit, as corn
EARINGShort nautical line
EARINGSail line