rigger
Americannoun
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a person who rigs.
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a person whose occupation is the fitting of the rigging of ships.
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a person who works with hoisting tackle, cranes, scaffolding, etc.
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a protective structure around a construction site.
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Aeronautics.
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a mechanic skilled in the assembly, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft control surfaces, wings, and the like.
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noun
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a workman who rigs vessels, etc
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rowing a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock
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a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc
Etymology
Origin of rigger
Example Sentences
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By the end of Ma’s tenure, the frequent exchanges with Beijing were making many Taiwanese nervous, said Shelley Rigger, a Taiwan expert at Davidson College.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
“Sean is new,” said Darren Rigger, a Democratic State Committee member from Westchester County.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022
“Unfortunately, I don’t think the Taiwanese government is in a position to speak frankly with U.S. officials,” Rigger continued.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2022
In a talk this week with journalists, political scientist Shelley Rigger said while the situation seemed more intense, it was more likely being used as a deterrent.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2021
Oil Rigger Clint Shaw, 25, is demonstrating his patriotism by roller-skating 4,000 miles eastward from Victoria to Newfound land.
From Time Magazine Archive
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