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| rig·ger [ ríggər ] (plural rig·gers) |
noun |
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| Definition: |
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1. rigged ship: a ship with a specific kind of rigging
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usually used in combination
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  square-rigger
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2. somebody who rigs boats: somebody whose job is to rig a sailboat
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3. bracket on rowboat: a bracket supporting an oarlock on a rowboat
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4. scaffolding worker: somebody whose job is to erect and maintain scaffolding and lifting equipment
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5. oil-rig worker: a worker on an oil or gas rig
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6. large crane for lifting: a mechanized crane used for hoisting very large and heavy construction materials to great heights
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| [Early 17th century. <rig1] |
