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rigging

/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
  2. To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
  3. To dress or clothe in some costume.
  4. To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
  5. To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
  6. To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
  7. To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
  8. Dress; tackle; especially , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
  9. Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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