unrig
Americanverb (used with object)
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to strip of rigging, as a ship.
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to strip of equipment.
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Chiefly British Dialect. to undress.
verb
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(tr) to strip (a vessel) of standing and running rigging
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archaic to undress (someone or oneself)
Etymology
Origin of unrig
Example Sentences
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They must form a unified coalition of people of all races, genders, sexualities and classes, and band together to unrig the system.
From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2020
“So the question is, how do we unrig this system?” says Lawrence, who clearly doesn’t just play a superhero on the big screen.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2019
He can unrig his ship, and rig her afresh.
From The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise by Hodgson, Edward S.
I’m goin’ to unrig the dogs an’ grub ’em.
From The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke by London, Jack
"We'll have to unrig the tent," he announced.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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