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rigging

DEFINITIONS OF: rigging

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n formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

Synonyms:
rig
Types:
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Bermuda rig, Bermudan rig, Bermudian rig, Marconi rig
a rig of triangular sails for a yacht
cat rig
rig of a catboat
fore-and-aft rig
rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft
lateen-rig
the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel
Type of:
formation
a particular spatial arrangement

n gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

Synonyms:
tackle
Type of:
appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
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