Yes, Ross, I'm sure about the term "Bigotta" (with one G).
I have no doubts because the website of the Amati shipbuilding company (specializing in static naval modeling) also lists them in English in its catalog.
However, the "rubbing strake" (which started the discussion) is not an item for sale; it is simply made using a strip of wood that is thicker than the other planking in the hull.
In real construction, it is an integral part of the planking; in modeling, for ease, it can be applied after the hull is finished, not while it is being built.

Alessandro,

2 of my DEADEYES, BIGOTTA.

Size 10 mm

BIGOTTA= DEADEYE
Italian English


SLEEPING RIGGING is called STANDING RIGGING in English

This is to clarify my translation from Italian to Engish. This will be my Italian lesson for the week.
I have 40 DEADEYES in my toolbox. They are waiting to be installed

Sorry, Ross, I didn't understand the question.
You know, I can't understand simple questions, let alone subtle nuances.
I'm sorry I miss the humorous and ironic side of many answers, but they can't be filtered through mechanical translation.

Doug, Alessandro,

So, if BIGOTTA is a DEADEYE. Then SLEEPING RIGGING is STANDING RIGGING, SHROUD LINE in English,which supports the mast, (connected to DEADEYES)?⛵

Doug, you jokingly mentioned an English nautical term, but this clarifies what I mean even better.
"Sleeping rigging" or "Standing rigging".
In these cases there is greater relevance.
"Standing" is more understandable.
I think anyone who speaks English knows the words "to sleep" or "sleeping."
It's easy to make an association, and it's logical that rigging that isn't moved or manipulated (like the shrouds that hold the mast in place and give it, especially lateral, stability) can be considered sleeping, unlike sheets, for example, which are used to adjust and maneuver the sails.
But beyond this simple association, what I mean is that the word "sleeping" is a common word that even people who know nothing about sailing understand.
A curiosity: I mentioned sheets earlier. In this case, the origin of the Italian term "scotta" is well known.
In common (non-sailor) parlance, the word "sheet" refers to something that burns your hands if you touch it, such as a pot on the stove.
Well, in some cases (as every sailor has experienced) the sheet can suddenly and quickly slip between your hands and, due to the friction, burn them.

Alessandro,
"sleeping rigging" 💤💤💤💤??
I tinka we gotta anuva translaticator crossa da wires😁

😎
PS I'll be fascinated to see what your translator makes of that😂

Yes, as I've said on many other occasions, the Italian nautical tradition has developed over time words that are meaningful only in the navy.
These terms have no correspondence with everyday language, and their etymology is difficult or unknown.
Unlike many English nautical terms, they have no connection with everyday objects or words.
Almost all Italian nautical terms are largely unknown to anyone who isn't a sailor, a nautical enthusiast, or an experienced nautical modeler.
Not only "incintone" would have a bizarre literal translation, but many others as well.
For example, "bigotta" in everyday language refers to someone who displays great religiosity, devoting himself primarily to the external practices of his religion.
In nautical terms, the term "bigotta" is a spherical, three-hole, flattened block without pulleys, used to tighten sleeping rigging, and is the equivalent of the English term: "deadeye." I think the English term is more intuitive, in fact, the holes resemble two dead eyes and an open mouth underneath. Isn't that right?
"Rubbing strake" is even clearer and more intuitive.
If I ask an English person (who doesn't know the term) to look for a "rubbing strake" along the hull, they'll probably find it.
If I ask an Italian person (who doesn't know the term) to look for an "incintone" along the hull, they probably won't find it, because they only think of a man (pregnant) expecting a child, which isn't possible.

Hi Jock,
Scheuerleiste means rubbing strake in English.
Which translates to Striscia di sfregamento. Whatever that is🤔
Incintone is not recognised by my Italian Spellchecker?
But my Italian - English / German translator tells me it means pregnant or (correctly) schwanger in German😮 So pick the bones outa that😎

I think we can settle on rubbing strake for our purposes.😁
Cheers/ciao, Doug

Perfect, Jock, thanks to your guidance, I've found (I think so) the correct English term for this functional element of ancient ships.
Starting with the term "skirting board," which I don't think is correct, I found the correct one (at least I think so): "rubbing strake."
Then, searching for "rubbing strake," I found this drawing that confirms everything.