rigging

rig·ging

noun \ˈri-giŋ, -gən\

Definition of RIGGING

1

a : lines and chains used aboard a ship especially in working sail and supporting masts and spars b : a similar network (as in theater scenery) used for support and manipulation

2

: clothing

Examples of RIGGING

1. They checked the rigging before they set sail.
2. <even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans>

Origin of RIGGING

Middle English ragging, riggyng fitting out of a ship

First Known Use: 1594

Related to RIGGING

Synonyms: apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, clothing, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds

Related Words: garderobe, wardrobe; array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim; foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery [archaic]; tatters; costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit; civvies (also civies), mufti; couture, prêt-à-porter (or pret-a-porter), ready-to-wear, tailoring; activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear; nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear; haberdashery, menswear

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