rigging Definition
rig·ging (-iŋ)
noun
- the ropes, chains, and other gear used to support, position, and control the masts, sails, yards, etc. of a vessel
- ☆ equipment; gear
rigging Synonyms
rigging Usage Examples
Converse of object
- climb: The crew of twelve climbed the rigging in desperation, washed by the waves.
- stand: Hence steel in various forms, is used for standing rigging - any other metal would be a nonsense.
- run: This is either the sail being shown or running rigging.
Adjective modifier
- massive: The NCP have produced documentary evidence of the massive vote rigging.
- low: The next task is to review the lower rigging and plan for its replacement in a systematic way over the coming years.
Modifies a noun
- screw: The most common solution these days is to use rigging screws.
- wire: We have in stock a small number of Tiger Moth center section streamline rigging wires, Pt.
- guide: A spanner icon will bring up the rigging guide.
- component: UF bottle screw CL components BT rigging component RT girder chain River Ant wherry Norfolk wherries sized up to 50ft x 12ft.
- equipment: General Airdrop loads require special rigging equipment for delivery to a designated area.
- point: It's a fair old stretch to most of the rigging points.
Noun used with modifier
- ballot: The judges had exposed ballot rigging in last November's parliamentary elections.
- brake: On the right, above the brake rigging is the vacuum pump, driven from the inside right cross head.
- vote: Weren't two men jailed a couple of weeks back for vote rigging?
- standing: It also discusses the requirements for inspecting standing rigging.
- bid: The construction industry is back in the spotlight again with significant fines imposed on over 350 companies engaged in bid rigging.
- rod: The Elan 40 benefits from the 'Performance Pack ' with a taller mast, rod rigging and a deeper fin keel.
Possessives
ship: The ropes are frequently used as ships ' rigging and other marine cables.
Preposition: of
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