Nautical Term: Set up rigging

Definition of Set up rigging

To properly secure the standing rigging on a ship, one must first take in the slack in the rigging lines. Once the rigging lines are taut, the standing rigging can be adequately secured. For instance, a sailor may tighten the shackles on the standing rigging wires, ensuring that they remain firmly in place as the ship sails through rough waters.

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