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rigging Definition

rig·ging (-iŋ)

noun

  1. the ropes, chains, and other gear used to support, position, and control the masts, sails, yards, etc. of a vessel
  2. ☆ equipment; gear

rigging Synonyms

rigging

n.

gear, apparatus, implements; see equipment.

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

  • election: He maintained dictatorial control over all levels of government until his downfall shortly after obvious rigging of the 1960 election.
  • ship: In the past the bulk of the rope output was for the rigging of ships.