Sharks have been seen from the rigging - it is not safe to bathe any longer; - be quick, get into the boat.
Source: tatoeba (1805796)
Rigging
/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/
Synonyms for "rigging" (260 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
accoutermentsadvocatealpenstockanchor chainanchor rodeapparatusapparelapplianceappliancesappointmentsappurtenancesarmarmamentartificeathletic supporterattirebackbackbonebackingbackropes
Strong matches (78)
contrivancecontrivingconveniencescordagecordingcornercorner incorsetcounterplotcovincrookcrossjack bracecrutchdeadeyedeep-laid plotdownhauldressdudsduffelearing
Show 48 more words
engineeringequipageequipmentfacilitiesfacilityfastfinaglingfinessefittingfittingsfixturefixturesflying jib martingaleflying jib stayfootropesfore-skysail bracefore-skysail liftfore-topgallant shroudfore-topgallant stayfore-topmast backstayfore-topsail liftforegangerforeroyal backstayforeroyal liftforerunnerforestayforetackfoundation garmentframe upframe-upfulcrumfurnishingsfurnituregamegasketgeargirdlegrab ropeguess-ropeguess-warpguest ropegunterguyguywirehalyardharbor gaskethawserhead fast
Related words (130)
impedimentainstallationinstallationsintriguejockjockstrapkitlanyardlee sheetlee tacklifelineliftlittle gamemachinationmachinerymain bracemain-skysail bracemain-trysail vangmainsheetmainstay
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maintainermaneuveringmanipulationmartingalemastmaterielmessengermizzen staymizzen-royal liftmizzen-royal staymizzen-skysail bracemizzen-skysail liftmizzen-skysail staymizzen-topgallant liftmizzen-topgallant staymizzen-topmast staymizzen-topsail liftmonopolymunitionmunitionsneckoutfitouthaulpainterparaphernaliapennant hoistplantplotplottingplumbingport tackpreventer backstaypropraidraimentratlinereinforcereinforcementreinforcerrestresting placerigropesropeworkropingrunning riggingschemeschemeryschemingsea gasketserviceservingsheetshouldershroudspanspanker peak halyardspanker sheetspinespringspritstaffstanding riggingstarboard tackstavestaystickstiffenerstirrupstock-in-tradestratagemstrengthenersupportsupportersustainertacktackletacklingthingstogstrickunderplotupholderutensilutensilswalking stickwash salewashingweather sheetweb of intriguewhippingwhisker jumperwire pullingwire-pulling
Noun(15 words)
installjiggeringmanipulatemanipulationoutfitrigrigsset upshroudsskinningskullduggerystage riggingtampertamperingtheater rigging
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: tackle, accouterments, advocate, alpenstock, anchor chain.
- Sentence evidence is available for rigging, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rigging".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rigging"
Keep "rigging" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rigging" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rigging", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rigging" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesappurtenancedeceptionformationfraudgearinstallnautical equipmentparaphernaliaprepareship equipmentstage equipmenttheatrical equipment
More specific
19 entriescamera rigcounterweight riggingdeck riggingfly linesgame rigginglighting rigmast riggingmatch fixingmotorized hoistsprice riggingrigging cablesrunning riggingsail riggingshroudssound rigsporting event rigging
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
11 entriescamera riglighting rigmast riggingrigging gearrigging hardwarerigging systemsail riggingsailboat riggingship riggingstanding riggingtheater rigging
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
The whistling of the wind through the rigging sounded like funereal wailings.
Source: tatoeba (5681895)
Actually, Mark was going to go sailing at the weekend, but since there was a problem with the boat's rigging, the plan fell through.
Source: tatoeba (6194976)
The sailors were sitting about the rigging, on the cross-trees, and at the mast-heads.
Source: tatoeba (7741107)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rigging"?
Closest matches include tackle, accouterments, advocate, alpenstock, anchor chain.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rigging"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.