The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Eiking \Eik"ing\, n. (Naut.)
   See Eking.
   [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Eking \Ek"ing\, n. [From Eke, v. t.] (Shipbuilding)
   (a) A lengthening or filling piece to make good a deficiency
       in length.
   (b) The carved work under the quarter piece at the aft part
       of the quarter gallery. [Written also eiking.]
       [1913 Webster]