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单词 rigging
释义

rigging

noun

rig·​ging ˈri-giŋ How to pronounce rigging (audio)
-gən
1
a
: lines and chains used aboard a ship especially in working sail and supporting masts and spars
b
: a similar network (as in theater scenery) used for support and manipulation
2
: clothing

Synonyms

  • apparel
  • attire
  • clobber [British slang]
  • clothes
  • clothing
  • costumery
  • dress
  • duds
  • garments
  • gear
  • habiliment(s)
  • habit [archaic]
  • rags
  • raiment
  • rig
  • threads
  • toggery
  • togs
  • vestiary
  • vestments
  • vesture
  • wear
  • wearables
  • weeds
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Example Sentences

They checked the rigging before they set sail. even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ragging, riggyng fitting out of a ship

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

rigging

noun

rig·​ging ˈri-giŋ How to pronounce rigging (audio)
: lines and chains used on a ship to help support the masts and sails

rigging 1 of 2

noun

as in clothing
covering for the human body even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • clothing
  • clothes
  • attire
  • dress
  • rig
  • garments
  • apparel
  • wear
  • gear
  • costume
  • threads
  • livery
  • rags
  • weeds
  • garb
  • vestments
  • toggery
  • costumery
  • raiment
  • vesture
  • wearables
  • clobber
  • duds
  • habit
  • togs
  • vestiary
  • outfit
  • wardrobe
  • habiliment(s)
  • ensemble
  • guise
  • finery
  • trim
  • tailoring
  • regalia
  • tawdry
  • underwear
  • couture
  • bravery
  • trumpery
  • caparison
  • pretties
  • glad rags
  • tatters
  • getup
  • frock
  • frippery
  • foofaraw
  • array
  • garderobe
  • sportswear
  • gaudery
  • gaiety
  • gayety
  • outerwear
  • civvies
  • haberdashery
  • underclothes
  • mufti
  • menswear
  • playwear
  • civies
  • activewear
  • sleepwear
  • smallclothes
  • loungewear
  • nightclothes
  • prêt-à-porter
  • ready-to-wear
  • pret-a-porter

rigging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rig
as in furnishing
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • furnishing
  • equipping
  • supplying
  • provisioning
  • outfitting
  • preparing
  • stocking
  • accoutering
  • presenting
  • fitting (out)
  • dispensing
  • girding
  • distributing
  • accoutring
  • arming
  • storing
  • kitting (up or out)
  • contributing
  • refitting
  • portioning
  • apportioning
  • donating
  • handing out
  • doling out
  • allocating
  • reequipping
  • prorating
  • refurnishing
  • bestowing
  • giving
  • assigning
  • fortifying
  • re-equipping
  • allotting
  • dealing (out)
  • meting (out)
  • parceling (out)
  • parcelling (out)
  • reoutfitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • stripping
  • depriving
  • divesting
  • dispossessing
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