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masting and rigging
masting and rigging
Masting: masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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pole
Tapered top end of a mast.
yard
Long pole that is supported by the mast and holds up the edge of a sail.
footrope
Rope hanging along the entire length of a yard that is used by sailors to trim the sails.