Associations to the word «Rigging»
Noun
- Mast
- Sail
- Shroud
- Deck
- Hemp
- Schooner
- Hull
- Rope
- Rudder
- Rig
- Seaman
- Mooring
- Sailor
- Hammock
- Brig
- Allegation
- Frigate
- Fore
- Sloop
- Bid
- Canvas
- Extortion
- Breeze
- Tangle
- Fixing
- Galley
- Loft
- Whistling
- Rodeo
- Anchor
- Ship
- Vessel
- Refit
- Bribery
- Heave
- Manoeuvre
- Gust
- Watering
- Howling
- Wreck
- Lookout
- Boom
- Cask
- Crew
- Parachute
- Wind
- Damage
- Chaser
- Superstructure
- Fraud
- Whine
- Pounder
- Irregularity
- Wreckage
- Centurion
- Gunnery
- Agility
- Balloon
- Crewman
- Ballot
- Tar
- Tackle
- Gale
- Keel
- Tow
- Lighting
- Quiz
- Midshipman
Adjective
Wiktionary
RIGGING, noun. Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
RIGGING, noun. Similar supporting material for construction work
RIGGING, verb. Present participle of rig
Dictionary definition
RIGGING, noun. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails.
RIGGING, noun. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.
Wise words
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truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.