cat rig

cat rig

n. Nautical

The rig of a catboat.

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[From obsolete cat, catboat.]

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cat rig

n

(Nautical Terms) the rig of a catboat

ˈcatˌrigged adj

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cat′ rig`

n.

a rig consisting of a single mast with a long boom set well forward and carrying a single gaff or jib-headed sail.

[1865–70]

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Noun

1.

cat rig - rig of a catboat       rigging, rig - formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

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