rigging

• Sustantivo que designa el conjunto de cabos, cuerdas y cadenas utilizados para sostener y maniobrar los mástiles, vergas y velas de un barco. También puede referirse al equipo o aparejo de una embarcación.

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

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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.

   aparejo de un barco

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

   Sinónimoscordagegeartackle

2. Masts and spars arrangementB2formal

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

   Arboladura

   • 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.

   Sinónimosrig

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de manipular o controlar algo de forma deshonesta, así como a la de montar, instalar o equipar algo (por ejemplo, un barco o un equipo).

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.

   amañar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfiddlefixgerrymandermanipulatestack

2. Equip with sails or mastsB2formal

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

   Aparejar (un barco)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosequipfit outfurnishoutfit

3. Connect or secureB2formal

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

   Asegurar o fijar con cuerdas o cables

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattachfastenlashsecuretie

   Antónimosdetachloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

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