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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Who Can Mastermind It: Cookson Adventures has a great relationship with expert rope riggers who often work on nature documentaries doing this sort of project in trees and other extreme locations. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025 While riggers hung massive lights and construction workers assembled the stage on a grueling day before Tyler Childers‘ June 2024 concert at the United Center, three young locals showed up: Cheryl, Larry and Ted. Steve Knopper, Billboard, 9 June 2025 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 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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