rigger

American  

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /

noun

1. a person who rigs.

2. a person whose occupation is the fitting of the rigging of ships.

3. a person who works with hoisting tackle, cranes, scaffolding, etc.

4. a protective structure around a construction site.

5. Aeronautics.

   1. a mechanic skilled in the assembly, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft control surfaces, wings, and the like.

   2. parachute rigger.

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rigger British  

/ ˈrɪɡə /

noun

1. a workman who rigs vessels, etc

2. rowing a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock

3. a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of rigger

First recorded in 1605–15; rig + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Bowl’s former residents — artists, teachers, lifeguards, boat riggers, bookstore owners and chefs — are now scattered across Southern California and the globe.

From Los Angeles Times

The system allows for revenue to be shared with a pool of union workers, such as stand-ins, stunt riggers and background actors.

From Los Angeles Times

The next day in Seattle, the parachute rigger realized his mistake.

From Los Angeles Times

In our approach Edward was really keen to push boundaries on how long we could hold shots and maintain rigger but also keep an eye on the pace.

From BBC

The man who died worked as a rigger, Deadline reported, and he died on set.

From New York Times