1) in tree pruning or removal. method of using ropes and hardware to control or direct the descent of cut material or to handle heavy loads. 2) with cranes. loaders. or other equipment. method of using ropes and hardware to lift heavy loads.
rigging (Wikipedia)
Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat's masts and sails. Standing rigging is the fixed rigging that supports masts including shrouds and stays. Running rigging is rigging which adjusts the position of the vessel's sails and spars including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs.
Key: 1. Forestay 2. Shroud 3. (Spreaders) 4. Backstay 5. Inner forestay 6. Sidestay 7. (Boom) 8. Running backstays
1. Main sheet 2. Jib sheet 3. Boom vang 4. Downhaul 5. Jib halyard