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

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

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In a mistake that the rigger would not discover until later, they included a dummy chute that would not open.

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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.

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The crew member, a rigger, died in a fall on the set of Marvel Studios’ “Wonder Man” at Radford Studio Center in the San Fernando Valley.

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

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