Noun
standing rigging (plural standing riggings)
(nautical) The shrouds and stays of a sailboat.
This rig is also called the Marconi rig because of the resemblance of its tall mast and complex standing rigging to Guglielmo Marconi 's wireless (radio) transmission antennas. Source: Internet
Cordage is divided into two types: standing rigging and running rigging. Source: Internet
Due to its role, standing rigging is now most commonly made of steel cable. Source: Internet