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rigging.

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.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The shiplike mechanical components and weaponry attached to a shipgirl.

    Japanese · countable · uncountable
  4. A system of rods, levers etc. that operate a brake, notably on rail vehicles.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of rig

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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