cat rig

noun

, Nautical.

1. the typical rig of a catboat, consisting of a single mast with a long boom, set well forward and carrying a single gaff or jib-headed sail.

cat rig

noun

1. the rig of a catboat

Derived Forms

• ˈcatˌrigged, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cat rig¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70