Eking
Pronunciation : Ek"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From Eke, v. t.] (Shipbuilding) (a) A lengthening or filling piece to make good a deficiency in length. (b) The carved work under the quarter piece at the aft part of the quarter gallery. [Written also eiking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913