rigging

• اسم يشير إلى نظام الحبال والأسلاك والسلاسل المستخدمة لدعم والتحكم في صواري السفينة وأذرعها وأشرعتها، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على التلاعب أو التجهيز الخفي لتحقيق غرض ما.

A noun referring to the system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support and control a ship's masts, spars, and sails.

غير معدود

1. Ship's ropes and cablesB2formal

   The system of ropes, chains, and tackle used to support and control the masts, sails, and yards of a sailing vessel.

   أدوات السفينة

   • The crew inspected the rigging before setting sail.
   • Strong winds damaged the ship's rigging.
   • He climbed the rigging to adjust the sails.

   المرادفاتcordagegeartackle

2. Masts and spars arrangementB2formal

   The arrangement of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel, defining its type and configuration.

   تجهيز السفينة الشراعية

   • The schooner has a fore-and-aft rigging.
   • The ship's rigging was typical of 18th-century vessels.
   • Different rigging types affect a ship's speed and maneuverability.

   المرادفاتrig

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التلاعب أو التحكم في شيء ما بطرق غير نزيهة أو احتيالية، وكذلك على تجهيز شيء ما وتزويده بالمعدات اللازمة (مثل سفينة أو آلة).

A verb used to indicate the act of manipulating or controlling something dishonestly, or setting up and equipping something (e.g., a ship or equipment).

1. Manipulate dishonestlyB2informal

   To arrange or influence the outcome of something in a fraudulent or dishonest way.

   تزوير النتائج

   • The election was rigged in favor of the incumbent.
   • They tried to rig the game by bribing the referee.
   • The company was accused of rigging the bidding process.

   المرادفاتfiddlefixgerrymandermanipulatestack

2. Equip with sails or mastsB2formal

   To fit a ship or boat with the necessary sails, masts, and rigging.

   تجهيز السفينة بالأشرعة والصواري

   • The crew spent the morning rigging the schooner.
   • They rigged the boat with new sails for the race.
   • The old ship was rigged as a brigantine.

   المرادفاتequipfit outfurnishoutfit

3. Connect or secureB2formal

   To connect or fasten something, often using ropes or cables.

   يثبّت ويربط

   • They rigged a temporary shelter using tarps and poles.
   • The climbers rigged a safety line across the crevasse.
   • He rigged the antenna to the roof of the house.

   المرادفاتattachfastenlashsecuretie

   الأضدادdetachloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

الصيغ المركّبةrig outrig up