'Carling' definitions:

Definition of 'Carling'

From: GCIDE
  • Carline \Car"line\, Carling \Car"ling\n. [Cf. F. carlingur, Sp. Pg., & It. carlinga.] (Naut.) 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]