standing rigging

stand·ing rig·ging

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Definitions of standing rigging words

noun standing rigging rigging remaining permanently in position as a means of steadying various spars, shrouds, stays, etc. (contrasted with running rigging). 1
noun standing rigging the stays, shrouds, and other more or less fixed, though adjustable, wires and ropes that support the masts of a sailing vessel 0
noun standing rigging the permanently positioned parts of a vessel's rigging, as stays and shrouds, used to support sails, masts, etc. 0

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50

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