rigging in German
rigging in German is Takelage — rigging means the ropes, chains, and cables that support a ship's masts and sails.
rigging in German
Takelage
Dress; tackle; especially (nautical) , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
What does "rigging" mean?
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noun The ropes, chains, and cables that support a ship's masts and sails.
"Sailors scrambled up the rigging to adjust the sails."
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noun The dishonest manipulation of an outcome, such as an election or a market.
"The scandal exposed widespread rigging in the bidding process."
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rigging in a sentence
- Sailors scrambled up the rigging to adjust the sails.
- The scandal exposed widespread rigging in the bidding process.
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What is "rigging" in German?
"rigging" in German is Takelage. rigging means: The ropes, chains, and cables that support a ship's masts and sails.
How do you use "rigging" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors scrambled up the rigging to adjust the sails." In German, "rigging" is Takelage.
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