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rig vs fore-and-aft rig

fore-and-aft rig vs rig

rig and fore-and-aft rig both are nouns.

rig is a verb but fore-and-aft rig is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rig Yes No Yes No
fore-and-aft rig Yes No No No
As nouns, fore-and-aft rig is a hyponym of rig; that is, fore-and-aft rig is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rig:
  • rig: formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
  • fore-and-aft rig: rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft
rig (noun) fore-and-aft rig (noun)
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
a set of clothing (with accessories)
a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
gear used in fishing
rig (verb) fore-and-aft rig (verb)
equip with sails or masts
connect or secure to
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
Difference between rig and fore-and-aft rig

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