Definitions

1. noun

the act of rigging, especially in sailing: the arrangement of ropes, sails, and spars for controlling the movement of a boat

“The sailors spent hours adjusting the rigging to optimize the boat’s performance.”

2. noun

a device or system for supporting or controlling something

“The new rigging on the crane made it possible to lift the heavy load with ease.”

3. noun

a system of ropes, pulleys, and other equipment for lifting or moving heavy loads

“The construction crew used a complex rigging system to move the massive blocks into place.”

4. verb

to provide with or equip with rigging

“The shipyard crew rigged the new sails on the sailboat.”

5. verb

to fit or equip (a boat, machine, etc.) with ropes, pulleys, or other equipment

“The engineer rigged the robot with a system of pulleys and levers.”