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Definition of Rigging
1. Noun. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails.
2. Noun. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.
Exact synonyms: Rig
Specialized synonyms: Bermuda Rig, Bermudan Rig, Bermudian Rig, Marconi Rig, Cat Rig, Fore-and-aft Rig, Lateen-rig
Generic synonyms: Formation
Derivative terms: Rig, Rig
Specialized synonyms: Bermuda Rig, Bermudan Rig, Bermudian Rig, Marconi Rig, Cat Rig, Fore-and-aft Rig, Lateen-rig
Generic synonyms: Formation
Derivative terms: Rig, Rig
Definition of Rigging
1. 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.
Definition of Rigging
1. the system of lines, chains, and tackle used aboard a ship [n -S]
Medical Definition of Rigging
1. DRess; tackle; especially, the ropes, chains, etc, that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. Running rigging, the shrouds and stays. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)