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rigging

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As a noun, rigging means dress.

Meanings of rigging

3 meanings

noun

  1. Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.

  2. Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.

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

    Similar: tackle

verb

Present participle of rig

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noun: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts a…
noun: formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

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