Associations to the word «Rigging»

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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope