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Rigging vs Overrigged - What's the difference?

rigging | overrigged |

As a noun rigging

is (nautical) the system of ropes, chains, and tackle used to support and control the masts, sails, and yards of a ship.

As a verb rigging

is .

As an adjective overrigged is

having too much rigging.

rigging

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) The system of ropes, chains, and tackle used to support and control the masts, sails, and yards of a ship
  • Similar supporting material for construction work

    • Verb

    (head)

    • overrigged

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having too much rigging.
    • (Webster 1913)