{Standing part}. (Naut.)
(a) That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block,
point, or other object.
(b) That part of a rope around which turns are taken with
the running part in making a knot of the like.
{Standing rigging} (Naut.), the cordage or rope which sustain
the masts and remain fixed in their position, as the
shrouds and stays, -- distinguished from {running
rigging}.