rigging (Meaning)
rigging (n)
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
rigging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Rig
rigging (n.)
DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rigging
Synonyms:
- frippery
- gaudery
- couture
- finery
- bravery
- regalia
- foofaraw
- underwear
- tawdry
- vestiary
- sportswear
- tailoring
- guise
- habiliment(s)
- gaiety
- civies
- outfit
- garderobe
- gayety
- getup
- glad rags
- outerwear
- tatters
- caparison
- togs
- trumpery
- array
- trim
- frock
- wardrobe
- ensemble
- pretties
- civvies
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
rigging Sentence Examples
- The rigging on the sailboat creaked and groaned in the strong wind.
- The construction crew used intricate rigging to hoist the heavy equipment onto the rooftop.
- The magician's assistant skillfully adjusted the rigging to ensure a seamless illusion.
- The circus performers relied on elaborate rigging for their aerial acrobatics.
- The ship's rigging was torn and damaged in the fierce storm.
- The theater crew meticulously inspected the rigging before raising the curtain.
- The rock climber used a complex rigging system to ascend the sheer cliff face.
- The election results were questioned due to allegations of rigging.
- The financial advisor was accused of rigging the market in favor of his clients.
- The detectives discovered a sophisticated rigging apparatus hidden in the suspect's car.
FAQs About the word rigging
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails, formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vesselof Rig, DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.),
clothing, dress, apparel, attire, garments, clothes, wearables, toggery, rags, wear
depriving,stripping, stripping, depriving, dispossessing, divesting, dispossessing,divesting,
The rigging on the sailboat creaked and groaned in the strong wind.
The construction crew used intricate rigging to hoist the heavy equipment onto the rooftop.
The magician's assistant skillfully adjusted the rigging to ensure a seamless illusion.
The circus performers relied on elaborate rigging for their aerial acrobatics.
