unrig

[ uhn-rig ]

verb (used with object)

, un·rigged, un·rig·ging.

1. to strip of rigging, rigging, as a ship.
2. to strip of equipment.
3. Chiefly British Dialect. to undress.

unrig

/ ʌnˈrɪɡ /

verb

1. tr to strip (a vessel) of standing and running rigging
2. archaic.
   to undress (someone or oneself)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrig¹

First recorded in 1570–80; un- ² + rig

Example Sentences

While we were being towed by the Choising, we began to unrig the good old Ayesha.

From Project Gutenberg

But the sailing-wind came to nothing, and we were soon obliged to unrig and take to paddling.

From Project Gutenberg

A small rope serving to unrig the lower top-gallant yard-arm of its lift and brace, when in the act of sending it down on deck.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• break up
• demolish
• destroy
• disassemble
• raze
• undo
• wreck