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rigging vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia vs rigging

rigging and paraphernalia both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rigging Yes No No No
paraphernalia Yes No No No
As nouns, paraphernalia is a hypernym of rigging; that is, paraphernalia is a word with a broader meaning than rigging:
  • rigging: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
  • paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Other hypernyms of rigging include appurtenance, gear.
rigging (noun) paraphernalia (noun)
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
Difference between rigging and paraphernalia

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