abstract:On a sailing boat, standing rigging generally refers to lines, wires, or rods which are more or less fixed in position while the boat is under sail. This term is used in contrast to running rigging, which represents elements of rigging which move and change fairly often while under sail.
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the stays, shrouds, and other more or less fixed, though adjustable, wires and ropes that support the masts of a sailing vessel (船上的)静索
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running rigging