rigging

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[ˈrɪɡɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the system of ropes or chains employed to support a ship's masts (standing rigging) and to control or set the yards and sails (running rigging)
(e.g: I'm listening to the wind in the rigging)

- the ropes and wires supporting the structure of an airship, biplane, hang-glider, or parachute


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