The difference between Rigging and Running rigging

When used as nouns, rigging means dress, whereas running rigging means the ropes used in bracing the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like.

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  1. Rigging as a noun (nautical):

    Dress; tackle; especially , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.

  2. Rigging as a noun:

    Similar supporting material for construction work

  1. Rigging as a verb:

  1. Running rigging as a noun (nautical):

    The ropes used in bracing the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like.

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