Awn'ing, n.

n. [Cf. A-S. helan, helian, to cover, Goth. huljan, O. H. Ger. haljan, heljan, huljan, Ger. hüllen, O. H. Ger. helina, veil, covering.]

1. A cover of canvas, to shelter from the sun’s rays.
2. (Naut.) That part of the poop-deck which is continued forward beyond the bulk-head of the cabin. Mar. Dict.