rigging Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
    tackle.
  2. noun formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
    rig.
  3. verb arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
    rig; set up.
    • rig an election
  4. verb manipulate in a fraudulent manner
    rig; manipulate.
    • rig prices
  5. verb connect or secure to
    rig.
    • They rigged the bomb to the ignition
  6. verb equip with sails or masts
    rig; set; set up.
    • rig a ship

WordNet

Rig"ging noun
Definitions
  1. DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.

Webster 1913