full-rigged

[ fool-rigd ]

adjective

1. (of a sailing vessel) rigged as a ship; square-rigged on all of three or more masts.
2. having all equipment.

full-rigged

adjective

1. (of a sailing vessel) having three or more masts rigged square

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-rigged¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

It would be difficult in that weatherworn hull to recognise the trim full-rigged ship that left the Hoogly many months before.

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And with that he bid me ‘Good day,’ and on the morrow he set sail in a full-rigged ship for the sunny land of Spain.

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When David opened the door of his study Lucille sailed in like a full-rigged ship, and seated herself at his desk.

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The breeze left us during the night, and when day broke, a large, full-rigged ship was discovered within about seven miles of us.

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The first vessel was sighted on the larboard bow, and, as the frigate overhauled her, proved to be a full-rigged ship.

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