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noun

Rigger n.

One who rigs or dresses; one whose occupation is to fit the rigging of a ship.

A cylindrical pulley or drum in machinery. (R.)

(Painting) A long slender, and pointed sable brush for making fine lines, etc.; said to be so called from its use by marine painters for drawing the lines of the rigging.

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Etymology of 'Rigger'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Rigger" Quotes from Famous Books

... as a sailor before the mast, he could not prevail upon himself to accept a berth which was not protected from the impress. Without recommendation he could not obtain the situation of mate, and he continued to work as a rigger in the docks, until his hand was unfortunately severely jammed by the heel of a topmast, and he was laid up for many weeks. Each day their fare became scantier, and they were reduced to their last shilling, when Newton was again able to ...

— Newton Forster • Frederick Marryat

... he comes in from the fields, where they've sent the poor gentleman to work. They put me to field labour at first, but they found out that I was handy as a rigger, so they've put me to refitting some of their craft. They've given me to understand that if I'll consent to turn Moor or Turk, or somewhat of that sort, and worship their Prophet, they'll make me a captain, or admiral for what I know, and will give me one of their ...

— Salt Water - The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman • W. H. G. Kingston

Words linked to "Rigger" : artificer, oil rigger, sailing ship, oilman, sable, sable's hair pencil, artisan, square-rigger, sailing vessel, rig