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1Rigging — For other uses, see Rigging (disambiguation). The rigging of a square rigger in London. Rigging (from Anglo Saxon wrigan or wringing, to clothe ) is the apparatus through which the force of the wind is used to propel sailboats and sailing ships… …
2Square rig — is a generic type of sail and rigging arrangement in which the primary driving sails are carried on horizontal spars which are perpendicular, or [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/square#Adjective square] , to the keel of the vessel and to the masts …
3tackling — n. 1. Tackle, implements, equipment. 2. Sailing apparatus, sails and cordage, rigging. 3. Harness …
4Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
5Junk Rig — The Junk rig, also known as the Chinese lugsail and Sampan rig, is a type of sail rig in which rigid members, called battens, span the full width of the sail and extend the sail forward of the mast. [Hasler MacLeod, Practical Junk Rig , Tiller… …
6rigging — /rig ing/, n. 1. the ropes, chains, etc., employed to support and work the masts, yards, sails, etc., on a ship. 2. lifting or hauling tackle. 3. Informal. clothing. [1480 90; RIG + ING1] * * * ▪ ship equipment the sails, masts, booms, yards,… …
7Brig — Infobox Weapon is vehicle=yes type=Naval vessel origin=Mediterranean name = Brig caption = The Brig Lady Washington length = 75–165 ft (23–50 m) weight = Tonnages up to 480 speed = Varies per conditions, up to convert|11|kn|km/h|0 reported crew …
8junk — junk1 /jungk/, n. 1. any old or discarded material, as metal, paper, or rags. 2. anything that is regarded as worthless, meaningless, or contemptible; trash. 3. old cable or cordage used when untwisted for making gaskets, swabs, oakum, etc. 4.… …
9Phormium — New Zealand flax Scientific classification Kingdom …
10Star of Oregon (ship) — The Star of Oregon was a schooner sailing vessel of the mid 19th century used on the west coast of North America. It was the first sailing ship built in what is now the U.S. state of Oregon. Pioneer settlers built the ship from 1840 to 1842 in… …
