running rigging

rigging for handling sails, yards, etc. (contrasted with standing rigging).

rigging for handling cargo.

Origin of running rigging

First recorded in 1660–70

Also, applied to any pendant and thimble through which running-rigging was led, now commonly called a lizard.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth
It is furnished with wooden pins to fasten the running-rigging to, as occasion requires.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth
For running-rigging, nothing is better than laid or braided cotton cord, such as is used for awnings and sash-cords.

Boat-Building and Boating |Daniel Carter Beard
It was a natural observatory; the running-rigging alone was taken down.

The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras |Jules Verne

A name formerly given to any short pendant and thimble, through which running-rigging was led.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth

running rigging

nautical the wires and ropes used to control the operations of a sailing vessel Compare standing rigging