Marconi rig

English

Etymology

Named after the inventor of radio, Guglielmo Marconi, because the wires that stabilize the mast of such a rig reminded observers of the wires on radio masts.

Noun

Marconi rig (plural Marconi rigs)

  1. (nautical) Bermuda rig

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