What he said is a subordinate clause.

You can connect sentences using conjunctions.

His role is the team leader.

He gave instructions to his subordinates who are in a relationship of subordination.

He is always subordinate to his boss.

The rigging of this ship is very strong.

We walked through the park holding hands.

This large rope is used to secure the ship to the dock.

In Sanskrit phonology, retroflex sounds play an important role.

He was working to repair the ship's rigging.