1. plural of harping; the act of dwelling on or repeating something tediously or persistently
Usage: usually used in the phrase 'harping on' or 'harping about'
2. plural of harping; the playing of a harp or harp-like instrument
Usage: musical sense; less common in plural form
3. plural of harping; wooden or metal strips that reinforce the sides of a ship
Usage: nautical; technical term

Examples

• His constant harpings on the same topic grew tiresome.
• Stop your harpings about what happened last week.
• The musician's harpings on the ancient instrument delighted the audience.
• The ship's harpings were carefully inspected for damage.
• I'm tired of hearing your harpings about the cost of living.
• Her harpings on the importance of education finally convinced them.