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Definition of rigging
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of rigging is as below...
Rigging
(n.)
DRess;
tackle;
especially
(Naut.),
the
ropes,
chains,
etc., that
support
the masts and spars of a
vessel,
and serve as
purchases
for
adjusting
the
sails,
etc. See
Illustr.
of Ship and
Sails..
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Rigging
::
Rigging
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ri.
Thimblerigger
::
Thimblerigger
(n.) One who
cheats
by
thimblerigging,
or
tricks
of
legerdemain..
Earing
::
Earing
(n.) A line
fastening
the
corners
of an
awning
to the
rigging
or
stanchions.
Strip
::
Strip (v. t.) To
dismantle;
as, to strip a ship of
rigging,
spars,
etc..
Prigging
::
Prigging
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pri.
Top-hamper
::
Top-hamper
(n.) The upper
rigging,
spars,
etc., of a
ship..
Apparel
::
Apparel
(n.) The
furniture
of a ship, as
masts,
sails,
rigging,
anchors,
guns, etc..
Gantline
::
Gantline
(n.) A line
rigged
to a mast; -- used in
hoisting
rigging;
a
girtline.
Timenoguy
::
Timenoguy
(n.) A rope
carried
taut
between
or over
obstacles
likely
to
engage
or foul the
running
rigging
in
working
a ship.
Aloft
::
Aloft
(adv.)
In the top; at the mast head, or on the
higher
yards or
rigging;
overhead;
hence (Fig. and
Colloq.),
in or to
heaven..
Breastband
::
Breastband
(n.) A band for the
breast.
Specifically:
(Naut.)
A band of
canvas,
or a rope,
fastened
at both ends to the
rigging,
to
support
the man who
heaves
the lead in
sounding..
Rack
::
Rack (a.) A piece or frame of wood,
having
several
sheaves,
through
which the
running
rigging
passes;
--
called
also rack
block.
Also, a frame to hold
shot..
Block
::
Block (v. t.) A
grooved
pulley
or
sheave
incased
in a frame or shell which is
provided
with a hook, eye, or
strap,
by which it may be
attached
to an
object.
It is used to
change
the
direction
of
motion,
as in
raising
a heavy
object
that can not be
conveniently
reached,
and also, when two or more such
sheaves
are
compounded,
to
change
the rate of
motion,
or to exert
increased
force;
-- used
especially
in the
rigging
of
ships,
and in
tackles..
Tackle
::
Tackle
(n.) The
rigging
and
apparatus
of a ship; also, any
purchase
where more than one block is
used..
Strain
::
Strain
(n.) A
violent
effort;
an
excessive
and
hurtful
exertion
or
tension,
as of the
muscles;
as, he
lifted
the
weight
with a
strain;
the
strain
upon a
ship's
rigging
in a gale; also, the hurt or
injury
resulting;
a
sprain..
Furniture
::
Furniture
(v. t.) The masts and
rigging
of a ship.
Hull
::
Hull (v. t.) The frame or body of a
vessel,
exclusive
of her
masts,
yards,
sails,
and
rigging..
Rigger
::
Rigger
(n.) One who rigs or
dresses;
one whose
occupation
is to fit the
rigging
of a ship.
Unrig
::
Unrig (v. t.) To strip of
rigging;
as, to unrig a
ship..
Sprig
::
Sprigging
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spri.
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