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Rigging

Rigging Meaning & Definition
Rigging Definition And Meaning

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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