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paraphernalia vs rigging

rigging vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia and rigging both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paraphernalia Yes No No No
rigging Yes No No No
As nouns, rigging is a hyponym of paraphernalia; that is, rigging is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paraphernalia:
  • paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
  • rigging: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Other hyponyms of paraphernalia include fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle, kit, outfit, regalia, rig, tackle, saddlery, stable gear, tack.
paraphernalia (noun) rigging (noun)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
Difference between paraphernalia and rigging

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