rigging

Equipment, such as ropes and pulleys, used for lifting or suspending objects.

"Stagehands adjusted the theatre rigging for the next scene."

The system of ropes, chains, and gear supporting a ship's masts and sails.

"The crew checked the ship's rigging before departure."

The dishonest manipulation of something, like an election, to gain an unfair advantage.

"There were serious allegations of vote rigging."