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      rigging
      noun
      formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
      gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
      Roots
      riggarigg- · Scandinavian · to fit out, equip a shiping-ing · Old English · action or result noun
      Synonyms for rigging
      cordagenouthauldownhaultacklevropeworkhalyardnmastnropesnforestaynhawsern
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      Where does rigging come from?

      The word rigging breaks down into 2 roots of Scandinavian and Old English origin: rigg, from Scandinavian rigga (“to fit out, equip a ship”); and -ing, from Old English ing (“action or result noun”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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