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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That’s the truth for agents, actors, production designers, riggers, directors, publicists, and first ADs. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 5 May 2025 What’s Involved: Prior to the trip, rope riggers will have climbed up the over 100-foot-tall trees to build you a camp in the forest canopy. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025 Boom, bring in the riggers, put a harness on this guy. Chris Lee, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 And while Swift famously gave bonuses totaling over $55 million to dancers, riggers, sound technicians, caterers and everyone who worked her globe-spanning Eras Tour, the 14-time Grammy winner is reportedly still a class act even on date nights. Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rigger

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rigger was circa 1611

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“Rigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rigger. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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