rigging

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
  2. noun formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
  3. verb arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

tackle

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