Meaning Of The Word Standing rigging
What's the definition of Standing rigging? Find Standing rigging meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.
Standing rigging Meaning
| Standing rigging Definition |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Standing rigging?
standing rigging in American English
the permanently positioned parts of a vessel's rigging, as stays and shrouds, used to support sails, masts, etc. noun: rigging remaining permanently in position as a means of steadying various spars, shrouds, stays, etc. (contrasted with running rigging) standing rigging in British English noun: the stays, shrouds, and other more or less fixed, though adjustable, wires and ropes that support the masts of a sailing vessel |
More Definitions
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Definitions Of The Day
- Morosity ‐ adjective: ill-tempered or…
- Grolier ‐ adjective: pertaining to a decorative design (Grolier…
- Siangtan ‐ noun; noun: a city in S central China, in NE Hunan…
- Binocs ‐ binoculars; plural noun:…
- Nightcap ‐ a cap worn to bed, esp. formerly, to protect the…
- Debt crisis ‐ noun: a situation in which the large debts owed…
- Illumination ‐ an illuminating or being illuminated; noun: an…
- Four-way stop ‐ noun: an intersection of two roads with four stop…
- Fond ‐ foolish, esp. foolishly naive or hopeful; foundation…
- Colloquiality ‐ noun: a…