rigging (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
Definition
The system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support a ship's masts and control its sails, or more generally, the equipment used for a specific purpose, especially for lifting or moving heavy objects.
Examples
The storm severely damaged the yacht's rigging, making it difficult to control the sails.
Construction workers carefully inspected the rigging before lifting the heavy steel beam.
Modern sailing vessels often use synthetic materials for their rigging due to their strength and light weight.
How to Use rigging
- rigging of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of manipulating a specific event or system. — "The investigation focused on the rigging of the competition results."
- rigging for (prepositional phrase)
- Equipment used for a particular purpose. — "They checked the rigging for the stage lights before the show."
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