Meaning ofcarlingin English

Noun

1. a piece of wood for deck support
   The carpenter installed a carling to support the deck.
2. an old woman; alternative form
   The old carling lived alone in the village.
3. an elderly female; obsolete term
   In historical texts, the term carling referred to an elderly female.
4. a supportive timber (nautical context)
   The ship's carling provided additional support to the hull.