lea-rig

/ (ˈliːˌrɪɡ) /

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noun

Scot a ridge of unploughed land

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Word Origin for lea-rig

Old English lǣghrycg

Words nearby lea-rig

leap second, leapt, leap year, lear, lear board, lea-rig, learn, learn by heart, learned, learned borrowing, learned helplessness

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How to use lea-rig in a sentence

A tugboat improbably sits high on the bank, obscured by tall grass, a broken oil rig hangs over the water nearby.
The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Glee actress Lea Michele was seemingly dissed by Jessica Lange on the red carpet.
Why Does Everyone Hate Lea Michele?|Tim Teeman|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And so the problem seems to be that Lea Michele and Anne Hathaway are too good.
Why Does Everyone Hate Lea Michele?|Tim Teeman|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Blue Book on this rig is about $750,000, and we got it for nothing.
Why Does My Kids’ Elementary School Need a Tank?|Andy Hinds|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The son walked alongside the fire rig that bore the flag-covered coffin.
The Flying New York Fireman Who Shined on 9/11|Michael Daly|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eve looked very pretty in her skating rig, and she was a splendid skater, too.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
Smith: No, my lud—ve're the rig'lar chimbly sveeps vot sveeps his ludship's chimblys.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
The rig drew up with a rush in front of the gate, and the two officers dropped out.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
Instead of using the doctor's rig for the return to town, the officers appropriated the red roadster.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
She hired a rig of a livery-stable keeper, who said he could not possibly take her beyond the Indian agency.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman