rigger

noun

rig·​ger ˈri-gər How to pronounce rigger (audio)
1
: one that rigs
2
: a long slender pointed sable paintbrush

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Some smokejumpers eventually become senior or master riggers, certifications issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Apart from the colour scheme, the oil rigger logo, first introduced in 1996, was a favourite candidate to adorn the crest. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But everyone was so good — the performers, riggers, everyone. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Installation of the display involved dozens of riggers and two cranes. — Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigger

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rigger was circa 1611

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rigger's screw
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“Rigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigger. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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