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Manipulating Ships Gear Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RIGGING" which means:
- noun
- • Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- • Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel verb
- • To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
- • To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
- • To dress or clothe in some costume.
- • To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
- • To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
- • To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
- • To outfit a model with controls for animation.
- • To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rigging on the ship was damaged during the storm."
- • "The workers inspected the rigging of the stage before the concert."
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