横よこ静せい索さく

noun

rigging; shrouds

Nautical term referring to the ropes, cables, or chains supporting a ship's masts; specifically the lateral shrouds. Rare outside maritime contexts.

• 横よこ静せい索さくは帆はん船せんのマストを支ささえる重じゅう要ような索さく具ぐです。

  The shrouds are important rigging that support the masts of a sailing ship.