rigger

noun

rig·​ger ˈri-gər 

1

: one that rigs

2

: a long slender pointed sable paintbrush

Examples of rigger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Much of the project’s technical ambition rested on the shoulders of lead rigger Waldo Etherington, who has worked intimately with Honnold since The Devil’s Climb. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rigger

• square-rigger

Rhymes for rigger

• bigger
• digger
• jigger
• rigor
• trigger
• vigor
• gravedigger
• obligor
• outrigger