standing rigging

Noun

Meaning

standing rigging (plural standing riggings)

(nautical) The shrouds and stays of a sailboat.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

rigging

Examples

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

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