ALL meanings of standing rigging
stand·ing rig·ging
S s - 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