About The Word Rigging
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Rigging
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What's The Definition Of Rigging?
[n] formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
[n] gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails Synonyms | Synonyms for Rigging: rig | tackle Related Terms | Find terms related to Rigging: See Also | appurtenances | Bermuda rig | Bermudan rig | Bermudian rig | cat rig | fore-and-aft rig | formation | gear | lateen-rig | Marconi rig | paraphernalia Rigging In Webster's Dictionary \Rig"ging\, n.
DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc.,
that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as
purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of
{Ship} and {Sails}.
{Running rigging} (Naut.), all those ropes used in bracing
the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as
braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like.
{Standing rigging} (Naut.), the shrouds and stays.
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