rigging
ropes, cables and chains which support masts of sailing ships
masthead rig
sailing rig type
cunningham
type of downhaul
deadeye
component of the rigging of traditional sailing ships
guy
rope to control a spar on a sailboat
Bermuda rig
configuration of mast and rigging for a type of sailboat
spreader
spar on a sailboat used to deflect the shrouds to allow them to better support the mast
running backstay
boat rigging component
ratlines
part of ladder on square-rigged ships
topping lift
line which applies upward force on a boom on a sailboat
trapeze
wire used on sailboats
preventer
sailing rope
outhaul
control line found on sailboats
anchor chain
chain used in boating