Checks parts of the rigging (5)
I believe the answer is:
stays
This clue could be a double definition.
'checks parts' is the first definition.
'stays' can be an answer for 'checks' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'parts' bit.
'rigging' is the second definition.
(I know that stays is a type of rigging)
'of the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stays that I've seen before include "Remains; supporting wires" , "... holidays" , "Boards, lodges" , "Remains; support wires" , "old underwear" .)