rigging

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) 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. (countable, uncountable) Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.
3. (Japanese, countable, uncountable) The shiplike mechanical components and weaponry attached to a shipgirl.

Verb

present participle and gerund of rig

rig

• Noun
• Verb
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Synonyms

tackle

rig

rope

🪢

gear

⚙️

bastardy

clothing

cordage

dress

👗

equipment

equipping

erect

erection

fitting

fitting out

fix

fraud

hang

implements

install

instalment

mounting

outfit

receive

reinstallation

setting up

slinging

spuriousness

stay

strapping

superimpose

twine

rig up

fitting-out of a ship

ship’s outfit

fitting-on

adjustment

erection work

adulteration

assemblage

assemble

Translations

gréement

Takelage

cordame

jarcia

aparejo

sartiame

Tauwerk

attrezzatura

tuigage

cordame

Takelwerk

cordam

eixàrcia

cordages

jarcias

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: riggyng

In summary

From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.