释义 |
rig·ging I. \ˈrigə̇n, -giŋ\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect), from rig back, ridge + -ing — more at rig (ridge) 1. chiefly Scotland : the ridge or roof of a building 2. chiefly Scotland : the back of an animal or human being II. \-giŋ\ noun (-s) Etymology: from gerund of rig (III) 1. a. : the ropes, chains, and other lines used aboard a vessel especially in working sail and supporting masts and spars — see running rigging, standing rigging; ship illustration b. : a similar network of ropes or wires used for support and manipulation (as in scaffolding or in theater scenery) 2. : clothing 1 a < the tall old woman in the dark rigging — Sir Walter Scott > 3. : the exterior leather trappings of a saddle — see stock saddle illustration 4. : the cables, blocks, and other equipment used in power skidding and hauling logs 5. : the system of cords and wires that distribute the load of an aerostat over the envelope 6. : the network of thongs used to attach a snowshoe to the foot 7. : pattern and related equipment for making a mold in founding |