full-rigged
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having all sails and masts: "full-rigged" describes a sailing ship that is equipped with a complete set of sails and masts, typically three or more masts, each carrying square sails.
- Fully equipped: By extension, "full-rigged" can refer to anything that is fully outfitted or completely prepared for its purpose.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The harbour displayed a magnificent full-rigged ship from the 19th century. (A sailing vessel with all masts and sails.)
- His workshop is full-rigged with every tool imaginable. (Completely equipped with all necessary tools.)
Advanced Usage
"full-rigged ship": A specific nautical term for a sailing vessel with at least three masts, all square-rigged.
- The training vessel was a full-rigged ship, used to teach cadets traditional sailing. (A ship with three or more masts carrying square sails.)
"full-rigged" as a metaphor: Used to describe something thoroughly prepared or fully operational.
- The expedition was full-rigged for Arctic conditions. (Completely outfitted for extreme cold.)
Variants and Related Words
Rigged (adj): having the sails and masts arranged in a particular way.
- The schooner was fore-and-aft rigged. (The sails were set lengthwise along the ship.)
Rigging (n): the system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support a ship's masts and control sails.
- The crew inspected the rigging before setting sail. (The ropes and cables supporting the masts.)
Synonyms
- Fully equipped: completely supplied with necessary items.
- Complete: having all parts or components.
- Outfitted: provided with equipment or gear.
Related Idioms
"Full sail": moving forward with all sails set; at maximum speed or effort.
- The project is moving ahead at full sail. (Proceeding with full energy and speed.)
"Rigged out": dressed in a particular way, often for a specific purpose.
- He was rigged out in his best suit for the interview. (Dressed formally.)