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Keywords: Sail, Rigging, Spars, Tackle, Mast
The lines and wires (rigging) that are used to raise, lower and adjust the sails.
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lines which run through pulleys and block and tackle, that are used to adjust the sails and yards and thus steer the ship.
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lines which can move, or run, and are used to manage the sails; as opposed to standing rigging, which supports the masts, and does not move in the normal management of a vessel [187.32
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All of the lines that are put in motion to sail a vessel.
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Lines, blocks, lifting tackle, any part of the rigging that moves and does work.
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The adjustable portion of the rigging, used to control sails and equipment.
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All lines and gear used to trim and set sails.
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Rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship. Cf. standing rigging. S-Z
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The lines that literally "run" or move about the boat for use in hoisting, lowering, and controlling the sails.
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The lines and associated fittings used to adjust and trim the sails, such as halyards, sheets, outhaul, downhaul, cunningham or boom vang.
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all movable, adjustable lines that control sails, yards, etc.
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Running rigging is the term for the rigging of a sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering and controlling the sails - as opposed to the standing rigging, which supports the mast and other spars.
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