a workman who rigs vessels, etc a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc
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rig•ger
(rig′ər),USA pronunciation n.
- a person who rigs.
- a person whose occupation is the fitting of the rigging of ships.
- a person who works with hoisting tackle, cranes, scaffolding, etc.
- Buildinga protective structure around a construction site.
- Aeronautics
- a mechanic skilled in the assembly, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft control surfaces, wings, and the like.
- See parachute rigger.
- rig + -er1 1605–15
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'rigger' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
brig
- inrigger
- outrigger
- parachute rigger
- skysail
- spencer
- square
- square away
- topgallant