Standard Lemma guide
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Similar supporting material used for construction work, or in film, theater, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The shiplike mechanical components and weaponry attached to a shipgirl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Japanese, countable, uncountable
Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing
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noun
A system of rods, levers etc. that operate a brake, notably on rail vehicles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
present participle and gerund of rig
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rig
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: formation
Narrower terms: Bermuda rig, Bermudan rig, Bermudian rig, Marconi rig, cat rig, fore-and-aft rig, lateen-rig
noun
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tackle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance
History
From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Across languages
35 source translations are retained for this English entry.
