"Rigging" is a word in ENGLISH
of Rig
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.
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The furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc.
Read the complete definitionawó-áwo - The rope in the form of a sling or loop attached to the shafts of a cart, rig, …
Read the complete definitionA threemasted vessel, having the foremast square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append.
Read the complete definitionAn officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who …
Read the complete definitionThe lowest sail on any mast of a square-rigged vessel; as, the fore course, main course, etc.
Read the complete definitionCurved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a …
Read the complete definitionTo furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to …
Read the complete definitionA frame mounted on the running gear of a wagon, and used in hauling hay, straw, sheaves, etc.; -- called …
Read the complete definitionhúkas - To unhitch, release (animals, etc.) Hukási ang báka. Unhitch the ox. Nahukásan na ang karabáw. The buffalo is …
Read the complete definitionA pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain …
Read the complete definitionpándong - Hood, awning, canopy, detachable roof, tilt, any light cover for the head (against sun or rain); helmet, topi, …
Read the complete definitionThe peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; …
Read the complete definitionOriginally, a small, sharp-built vessel, with two masts and fore-and-aft rig. Sometimes it carried square topsails on one or both …
Read the complete definitionTo dismantle; as, to strip a ship of rigging, spars, etc.
Read the complete definitiontiráda - (Sp. tirada) A cast, throw (of a stone, etc.); edition, issue (of a paper, book, etc.); distance, ride, …
Read the complete definitionThe upper rigging, spars, etc., of a ship.
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