Rigger (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who rigs ships.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The experienced rigger had spent years learning the intricacies of rope and pulley systems used on tall ships.
- As a young rigger, he was tasked with ensuring the masts and yards were securely in place before each voyage.
- The captain trusted the chief rigger to inspect the rigging and make any necessary repairs before setting sail.
- The rigger carefully measured and cut the ropes to the exact length needed for the ship's new mast.
- After completing his apprenticeship, the skilled rigger was hired by a prominent shipyard to work on a historic sailing vessel.
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Meaning 2
A sailing vessel with a specified rig; "a square rigger".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A long slender pointed sable brush used by artists.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.