ear n Cp OED ~ sb¹ 9 'projection on a tool' for sense 1; the comb in sense 2 is from OED winker 3 'blinker.'
   1 The forked part of a claw-hammer.
   T 172/4-65 He's a ordinary hammer, you know, made with the ear for pulling nails.
   2 Comb ear winker: type of ear-muff.
   1896 J A Folklore ix, 35 -s. Flannel coverings for the ears in winter.

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