Ropes and Chains That Support a Ship's Mast
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from World of Books, Group 298, Puzzle 5 (Eugene Morel).
Question is: Ropes and Chains That Support a Ship's Mast
and the answer is: RIGGING
Word Meaning:
RIGGING — Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
Definitions from Wiktionary.