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There came to port last Sunday night the queerest little craft, without an inch of rigging on; I looked and looked - and laughed. It seemed so curious that she should cross the unknown water, and moor herself within my room - my daughter! O my daughter!
George Washington Cable

Meaning of "rigging" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIGGING

rigging  [ˈrɪɡɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIGGING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rigging is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIGGING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rigging

Rigging

Rigging is the apparatus through which the force of the wind is used to propel sailboats and sailing ships forward. This includes masts, yards, sails, and cordage.

Definition of rigging in the English dictionary

The first definition of rigging in the dictionary is the shrouds, stays, halyards, etc, of a vessel. Other definition of rigging is the bracing wires, struts, and lines of a biplane, balloon, etc. Rigging is also any form of lifting gear, tackle, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIGGING


bigging
ˈbɪɡɪŋ
earwigging
ˈɪəˌwɪɡɪŋ
frigging
ˈfrɪɡɪŋ
gold-digging
ˈɡəʊldˌdɪɡɪŋ
jigging
ˈdʒɪɡɪŋ
jury-rigging
ˈdʒʊərɪˌrɪɡɪŋ
ligging
ˈlɪɡɪŋ
outrigging
ˈaʊtˌrɪɡɪŋ
plaguing
ˈpleɪɡɪŋ
price-rigging
ˈpraɪsˌrɪɡɪŋ
rejigging
ˌriːˈdʒɪɡɪŋ
unrigging
ʌnˈrɪɡɪŋ
wigging
ˈwɪɡɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIGGING

rig up
rig-out
Rig-Veda
Riga
rigadoon
rigamarole
rigatoni
rigaudon
Rigel
rigg
rigger
rigging angle of incidence
rigging loft
riggish
right
right about
right angle
right as rain
right ascension
right away

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIGGING

bagging
begging
bragging
changing
debugging
dogging
dragging
flagging
gagging
hogging
hugging
jogging
lagging
legging
logging
nagging
pegging
plugging
sagging
tagging
tugging

Synonyms and antonyms of rigging in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RIGGING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rigging» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of rigging

Translation of «rigging» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIGGING

Find out the translation of rigging to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rigging from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rigging» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 幕后操纵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fraude
570 millions of speakers

English

rigging
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हेराफेरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تزوير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

такелаж
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cordame
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাহাজের পাল প্রভৃতি রদড়াদড়ি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trucage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengawal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Takelage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不正操作
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 조작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rigging
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự đầu cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மோசடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जहाजाचे दोरखंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

arma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brogli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

olinowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

такелаж
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tachelaj
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξάρτια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rigging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rigg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rigging
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rigging

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIGGING»

The term «rigging» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.719 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIGGING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rigging

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4 QUOTES WITH «RIGGING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rigging.
1
George Washington Cable
There came to port last Sunday night the queerest little craft, without an inch of rigging on; I looked and looked - and laughed. It seemed so curious that she should cross the unknown water, and moor herself within my room - my daughter! O my daughter!
2
Philippe Petit
I needed more knowledge in rigging and knotting. I started collecting books on knots and really learning more and more. That's how it started. And also in magic, of course. With a piece of rope, you can do magic.
3
Richard Serra
The thing about rigging is, you can learn it if you become a master rigger but there's no book on rigging.
4
John Millington Synge
A low line of shore was visible at first on the right between the movement of the waves and fog, but when we came further it was lost sight of, and nothing could be seen but the mist curling in the rigging, and a small circle of foam.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIGGING»

Discover the use of rigging in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rigging and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging with DVD
Maya's Personal Learning Edition has one million registered users and rigging is a fundamental skill for all of them!
Cheryl Cabrera, 2009
2
Stage Rigging Handbook, Third Edition
This fully indexed third edition remains the only book in any language that covers the design, operation, and maintenance of stage-rigging equipment.
Jay O. Glerum, 2007
3
Rigging: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the ...
Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward. Whether you sail a gaff rigged classic, a weekend cruiser or a high tech racer, this book contains everything you wanted to know about the mysterious are of rigging.
Danilo Fabbroni, 2008
4
Advanced Character Rigging: Creating Advanced Tendon and ...
In this book, you will learn how to create musculature for your characters that simulates sliding skin and flesh, while maintaining speed for animation.
Tj Galda, 2008
5
Rigging: Period Fore-and-aft Craft
This book shows each and every detail of the rigging of typical period fore-and-aft vessels.
Lennarth Petersson, 2007
6
Body Language: Advanced 3D Character Rigging
Whether you're a professional Character TD or just like to create 3D characters, this detailed guide reveals the techniques you need to create sophisticated 3D character rigs that range from basic to breathtaking.
Eric Allen, Kelly L. Murdock, 2011
7
Handbook of Rigging for Construction and Industrial Operations
Since 1957 successive editions of the Handbook of Rigging for Construction and Industrial Operations have delivered proven solutions for erecting reliable rigs and scaffolds for plants and factories, loading docks, mines and ports, and ...
W. E. Rossnagel, 1988
8
Handbook of Rigging: For Construction and Industrial Operations
Inside this fully updated guide to rigging: A broader-than-ever look at lifting, hoisting, and scaffolding operations Brand-new section covering the safe operation of equipment and rigging systems Up-to-date information on EPA and OSHA ...
Joseph MacDonald, W. Rossnagel, Lindley Higgins, 2009
9
Inspired 3D Advanced Rigging and Deformations
Provides information and techniques on computer animation using Maya to create cartoon characters.
Brad Clark, John Hood, Joe Harkins, 2005
10
Arena rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and ...
A guide to both practical and theoretical aspects of rigging for the entertainment industry.
Harry Donovan, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIGGING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rigging is used in the context of the following news items.
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JC rejects all three rigging charges by PTI
The three main allegations of the PTI included organised rigging in the 2013 general elections, non-transparent polling and theft of the public mandate. «Geo News, Pakistan, Jul 15»
2
Ex-Lottery Worker Convicted of Rigging System to Win $14M
A former lottery security official was found guilty Monday of rigging a computerized Hot Lotto game so he could win a $14 million jackpot then trying to get ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
3
Hayes Says UBS Had 'Instruction Manual' for Rigging Rates
LONDON— Tom Hayes, the alleged mastermind of a global interest-rate-rigging conspiracy, said that he decided to fight charges against him after discovering ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
In Britain, Libor-Rigging Conspiracy Case Is Also a Test for Regulators
Now, on Tuesday, the first trader in the sprawling, half-decade-old investigation into the rigging of global benchmark interest rates will go on trial in Southwark ... «New York Times, May 15»
5
5 big banks pay $5.4 billion for rigging currencies
It said it would pay a fine of $203 million related to Libor rigging. Related: More bankers ok with breaking the law to get ahead. "The conduct of a small number of ... «CNNMoney, May 15»
6
Citigroup could plead guilty to 'rigging' markets for quick profits
Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the US by assets, could plead guilty to charges that it rigged global currency markets to make quick profits, the company said ... «New York Post, May 15»
7
NADRA will release report exposing 'rigging' in NA-122: Imran Khan
The PTI chief added that his party will “initiate criminal proceedings against returning officers (ROs) who let 'rigging' happen in front of them, and did not do ... «The Express Tribune, May 15»
8
Rigging evidence: PTI chalks out new strategy
As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces difficulties in finding evidence of systematic rigging in 2013 elections, the Imran Khan-led party has started working ... «The Express Tribune, May 15»
9
Deutsche Bank fined record $2.5 billion over rate rigging
The penalty is the biggest in a seven-year rate-rigging investigation by regulators who have accused some of the world's largest financial institutions of tainting ... «Reuters UK, Apr 15»
10
Barclays Takes $1.2 Billion Charge in Currency-Rigging Probe
(Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc set aside an extra 750 million pounds ($1.2 billion) to cover the cost of settling the probe into alleged currency rigging and posted a ... «Bloomberg, Mar 15»

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