rigging
Meaning
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- 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.
- Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.
Synonyms
rig up
fitting-out of a ship
ship’s outfit
fitting-on
erection work
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.
New
rig
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- The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
- Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
- A large truck such as a semi-trailer truck.
- The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
- (informal) A costume or an outfit.
- (slang) A personal computer, typically one modified for looks.
- An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc.
- (slang) Radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.
- (slang) Equipment used for taking recreational drugs.
- A model outfitted with parameterized controls for animation.
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