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