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rigger

rig·ger [ ríggər ] (plural rig·gers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rigged ship: a ship with a specific kind of rigging ( usually used in combination )
square-rigger

2. somebody who rigs boats: somebody whose job is to rig a sailboat

3. bracket on rowboat: a bracket supporting an oarlock on a rowboat

4. scaffolding worker: somebody whose job is to erect and maintain scaffolding and lifting equipment

5. oil-rig worker: a worker on an oil or gas rig

6. large crane for lifting: a mechanized crane used for hoisting very large and heavy construction materials to great heights

[Early 17th century. <rig1]
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