Rigging \Rig"ging\, n. DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.

Running rigging (Naut.), all those ropes used in bracing the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like.

Standing rigging (Naut.), the shrouds and stays.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Running bowsprit (Naut.) Same as Reefing bowsprit.

Running days (Com.), the consecutive days occupied on a voyage under a charter party, including Sundays and not limited to the working days. --Simmonds.

Running fire, a constant fire of musketry or cannon.

Running gear, the wheels and axles of a vehicle, and their attachments, in distinction from the body; all the working parts of a locomotive or other machine, in distinction from the framework.

Running hand, a style of rapid writing in which the letters are usually slanted and the words formed without lifting the pen; -- distinguished from round hand.

Running part (Naut.), that part of a rope that is hauled upon, -- in distinction from the standing part.

Running rigging (Naut.), that part of a ship's rigging or ropes which passes through blocks, etc.; -- in distinction from standing rigging.

Running title (Print.), the title of a book or chapter continued from page to page on the upper margin.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)