A term used collectively for all the ropes and chains employed to support the masts, yards, and booms of a vessel, and to operate the movable parts of same. Lines that support a ship's mast are called standing rigging; those used to hoist or otherwise move equipment are called running rigging.
Lisetyenziswa ngokuhlangeneyo kuzo zonke iintambo namatyathanga asetyenziselwe ukuxhasa iimasti, iiyadi kunye neentsika zenqanawe.