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full-rigged
[ fool-rigd ]
adjective
- (of a sailing vessel) rigged as a ship; square-rigged on all of three or more masts.
- having all equipment.
full-rigged
adjective
- (of a sailing vessel) having three or more masts rigged square
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Word History and Origins
Origin of full-rigged1
First recorded in 1820–30
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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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