Definition of rig

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Rig (n.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix..

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Stilet :: Stile (v. i.) One of the upright pieces in a frame; one of the primary members of a frame, into which the secondary members are mortised..
Corrigible :: Corrigible (a.) Submissive to correction; docile.
Water Flag :: Water flag () A European species of Iris (Iris Pseudacorus) having bright yellow flowers.
Whence :: Whence (adv.) From what place; hence, from what or which source, origin, antecedent, premise, or the like; how; -- used interrogatively..
Maintop :: Maintop (n.) The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.
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Congeneracy :: Congeneracy (n.) Similarity of origin; affinity.
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