- sails.
Standing rigging is the
fixed rigging that
supports masts including shrouds and stays.
Running rigging is
rigging which adjusts the
position of the...
- the free dictionary. In
maritime transport and sailing, jury
rigging or jury-
rigging is
making temporary makeshift running repairs with only the tools...
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Rigging in
entertainment can be
broken down into two main
subjects –
theatrical rigging and arena-style
rigging. All the same
skills apply in both genres...
-
sometimes referred to as
election mani****tion,
voter fraud, or vote
rigging,
involves illegal interference with the
process of an election, either...
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which they are attached.
Standing rigging, the
rigging that
supports masts on
sailing vessels.
Running rigging, the
rigging that is used to
adjust the position...
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Standing rigging comprises the
fixed lines, wires, or rods,
which support each mast or
bowsprit on a
sailing vessel and
reinforce those spars against...
- A
rigging knife is a
specially designed knife used to cut rope. It may have a
serrated edge for
sawing through line, or a
heavy blade suitable for hitting...
- Bid
rigging is a
fraudulent scheme in a
procurement action which enables companies to
submit non-competitive bids. It can be
performed by
corrupt officials...
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Rigging is both a noun, the equipment, and verb, the
action of
designing and
installing the equipment, in the
preparation to move objects. A team of riggers...
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Running rigging is the
rigging of a
sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering,
shaping and
controlling the
sails on a
sailing vessel—as opposed...
