I. ˈrigə̇n, -giŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect), from rig back, ridge + -ing — more at rig (ridge)
1. chiefly Scotland : the ridge or roof of a building
2. chiefly Scotland : the back of an animal or human being
II. -giŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of rig (III)
1.
a. : the ropes, chains, and other lines used aboard a vessel especially in working sail and supporting masts and spars — see running rigging , standing rigging ; ship illustration
b. : a similar network of ropes or wires used for support and manipulation (as in scaffolding or in theater scenery)
2. : clothing 1 a
the tall old woman in the dark rigging — Sir Walter Scott
3. : the exterior leather trappings of a saddle — see stock saddle illustration
4. : the cables, blocks, and other equipment used in power skidding and hauling logs
5. : the system of cords and wires that distribute the load of an aerostat over the envelope
6. : the network of thongs used to attach a snowshoe to the foot
7. : pattern and related equipment for making a mold in founding