rigger
a person who rigs.
a person whose occupation is the fitting of the rigging of ships.
a person who works with hoisting tackle, cranes, scaffolding, etc.
a protective structure around a construction site.
Aeronautics.
a mechanic skilled in the assembly, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft control surfaces, wings, and the like.
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How to use rigger in a sentence
This is a rigger's job; but it is well to learn how everything is done, because you may be called upon to do it any moment.
A Chapter of Adventures | G. A. HentyBut when he has hoisted sail, he sits on the out-rigger, as the sail balances the boat on the sailing side, opposite the wind.
Fil and Filippa | John Stuart ThomsonWhen this, and also accuracy in securing the various adjustments, has been learned, one is on the way to becoming a good rigger.
The Aeroplane Speaks | H. BarberIn order to carry it out methodically, the rigger should have a list of every part down to the smallest split-pin.
The Aeroplane Speaks | H. BarberThe motion imparted to the back roller by the band pulley or rigger m, was conveyed to the front one by toothed wheel work.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for rigger
/ (ˈrɪɡə) /
a workman who rigs vessels, etc
rowing a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock
a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc
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