standing rigging

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. rigging remaining permanently in position as a means of steadying various spars, shrouds, stays, etc. (contrasted with running rigging).

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standing rigging British  

noun

1. the stays, shrouds, and other more or less fixed, though adjustable, wires and ropes that support the masts of a sailing vessel Compare running rigging

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Etymology

Origin of standing rigging

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

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standing rigging

The frames are oak, the planking Oregon pine, the decks canvas-covered spruce, the standing rigging stainless steel.

From Time Magazine Archive

He moved to the rail and leaned his elbows upon the chains where they were spliced to the shrouds and standing rigging.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry

A faint light, however, struck upward and brought out the lacery of the after standing rigging.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry

Her standing rigging, being of wire, was merely rusted, but her running gear was something too appalling to think about.

From The Recipe for Diamonds by Hyne, Charles John Cutcliffe Wright

Crucible wire is used for standing rigging and flexible wire for purchases, etc.

From Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging by Jutsum, J. Netherclift