Synonyms of the word rigging


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rigging

  • n. Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing…
  • n. Similar supporting material for construction work.
  • v. present participle of rig.

appurtenance

  • n. An appendage added to something else.
  • n. (in the plural) Equipment used for some specific task; gear.
  • n. The thing to which another pertains.
  • n. (law) Minor property (such as an outhouse) that passes with the main property when it is sold.
  • n. (grammar) A modifier that is appended or prepended to another word to coin a new word that expresses belonging.

formation

  • n. Something possessing structure or form.
  • n. The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • n. (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.
  • n. (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division,…
  • n. (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon…
  • n. (sports) An arrangement of players designed to facilitate certain plays.
  • n. The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.
  • n. The process during which something comes into being and gains its characteristics.

gear

  • n. (uncountable) equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
  • n. Clothing; garments.
  • n. (obsolete) goods; property; household items.
  • n. (countable) a wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices…
  • n. (countable) a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio…
  • n. (countable) a configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of…
  • n. (slang) recreational drugs, including steroids.
  • n. (uncountable, archaic) stuff.
  • n. (obsolete) business matters; affairs; concern.
  • n. (obsolete, Britain, dialect) anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
  • v. (engineering, transitive) To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear…
  • v. (engineering, intransitive) To be in, or come into, gear.
  • v. To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
  • adj. (mostly British (Scouse)) great or fantastic.

paraphernalia

  • n. (plural only) Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity;…
  • n. (archaic) Things a woman owns, apart from her dowry.

rig

  • n. (nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
  • n. Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
  • n. (US) A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
  • n. The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
  • n. (informal) A costume or an outfit.
  • n. (slang, computing) A computer case, often modified for looks.
  • n. An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc.
  • n. (slang) Radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.
  • v. (transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
  • v. (transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
  • v. (transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
  • v. (transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
  • v. (transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
  • v. (intransitive, obsolete) To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
  • n. (Britain, Scotland, dialect) A ridge.
  • n. (obsolete) A wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
  • n. (obsolete) A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
  • n. (obsolete) A blast of wind.

tackle

  • n. (nautical) A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.
  • n. (fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
  • n. (uncountable, informal) By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.
  • n. (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as…
  • n. (American football, rugby, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
  • n. (countable) Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.
  • n. (American football) The offensive positions between each guard and end: offensive tackle; a person playing…
  • n. (American football) The defensive positions between two ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that…
  • n. (slang) A man's genitalia.
  • v. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming…
  • v. To face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down.
  • v. (sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
  • v. (American football, rugby) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
  • v. (Singapore Colloquial English) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

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