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rigger Definition

rig·ger (rig′ər)

noun

a person who rigs; specif.,

  1. a person who works with hoisting tackle and the like
  2. a person whose work is assembling the fuselage, wings, etc. of aircraft
  3. a person who packs parachute assemblies
  4. a person who works with an oil rig

rigger Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • slide: However, the Newcastle research suggests that the benefit derived from the use of the sliding rigger was more significant.
  • make: Anyone can make riggers light or stiff or strong or with low drag.
  • become: But there are about 130 reserve packers who could all become riggers with the right application.
  • get: Get the rigger or CCI to show you how.
  • mast: Only yesterday I looked out the window and saw a four masted square rigger anchored in the bay.

Converse of subject

install: These must be installed by competent riggers and are subject to frequent preventative maintenance checks.

Adjective modifier

  • square: Only yesterday I looked out the window and saw a four masted square rigger anchored in the bay.
  • qualified: He is also a qualified rigger meaning he can carry out repairs on parachutes.
  • advanced: A rigger can upgrade to an advanced rigger after two years and a successful exam course.
  • local: Your local rigger should be able to take care of most of the work for you on any well known piece of equipment.
  • out: This meant skiing around the hill blindfolded, becoming familiar with sit skis and skiing on one ski with out riggers.
  • new: All new riggers are covered by a three year manufacturers warranty.

Modifies a noun

  • glove: Appropriate gauntlets, PVC, cotton or rigger gloves should be worn.
  • boot: It is the same for rigger boots and for tractors - and much else.
  • nut: The nut spinner has a 10mm end to fit rigger nuts with a screwdriver type handle.

Noun used with modifier

  • wing: It is designed to use the sleek, wing style rigger found on many racing shells.
  • oil: He grew up among oil riggers, then went to Stanford University on a golf scholarship.
  • parachute: Parachute riggers are not responsible for safeguarding and protecting air equipment from pilferage.
  • metal: The boats are normally fitted with metal riggers, extending out on both sides, which connect the oars to the boat.

Possessives

bow: Not long after, the top screw of bow's rigger popped open and we had to row on in 6s.