rigger

[ rig-er ]

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.

rigger

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigger¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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But when he has hoisted sail, he sits on the out-rigger, as the sail balances the boat on the sailing side, opposite the wind.

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When this, and also accuracy in securing the various adjustments, has been learned, one is on the way to becoming a good rigger.

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In order to carry it out methodically, the rigger should have a list of every part down to the smallest split-pin.

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The motion imparted to the back roller by the band pulley or rigger m, was conveyed to the front one by toothed wheel work.

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