Lexic.us

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.

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rigging

rigatoni rigatonis rigaudon rigaudons riga fir rigel Rigel rigg riggald riggalds

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Riggs' disease right right right(a) right-angled right-angled triangle right-down right-eyed right-footed right-hand

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