Definition of Rigging

1. Noun. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails.

Exact synonyms: Tackle
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia
Derivative terms: Rig

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

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
rigged
rigger
riggers
rigger brush
rigging (current term)
rigging (current term)
riggings
riggish
riggle
riggs
Riggs' disease
right
right
right(a)
right-angled
right-angled triangle
right-down
right-eyed
right-footed
right-hand

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