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The thing about rigging is, you can learn it if you become a master rigger but there's no book on rigging.
Richard Serra

Meaning of "rigger" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIGGER

rigger  [ˈrɪɡə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIGGER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rigger is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIGGER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rigger

Rigger may refer to: ▪ One who attends to the rigging of a sailing ship ▪ Rigger, those who tend rigging in stage performance ▪ Rigger, specializing in moving large/heavy objects ▪ Parachute rigger ▪ Bondage rigger, one who ties up others primarily as an art form ▪ One who sets up a racing shell in the sport of rowing ▪ Rigger, Duke Nukem's henchman from the animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers#Eco-Villains ▪ rigger - two liters of alcohol in a plastic PET bottle...

Definition of rigger in the English dictionary

The first definition of rigger in the dictionary is a workman who rigs vessels, etc. Other definition of rigger is a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock. Rigger is also a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIGGER


agar
ˈeɪɡə
bottega
bəˈteɪɡə
configure
ˌkənˈfɪɡə
figure
ˈfɪɡə
Frigga
ˈfrɪɡə
frigger
ˈfrɪɡə
Geiger
ˈɡaɪɡə
hair-trigger
ˌheəˈtrɪɡə
jaeger
ˈjeɪɡə
ligger
ˈlɪɡə
omega
ˈəʊmɪɡə
Ortega
ɔːˈteɪɡə
outrigger
ˈaʊtˌrɪɡə
prigger
ˈprɪɡə
rigour
ˈrɪɡə
sprigger
ˈsprɪɡə
thimblerigger
ˈθɪmbəlˌrɪɡə
tiger
ˈtaɪɡə
trigger
ˈtrɪɡə
vinegar
ˈvɪnɪɡə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIGGER

rig up
rig-out
Rig-Veda
Riga
rigadoon
rigamarole
rigatoni
rigaudon
Rigel
rigg
rigging
rigging angle of incidence
rigging loft
riggish
right
right about
right angle
right as rain
right ascension
right away

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIGGER

bigger
blogger
chigger
ditchdigger
gold-digger
gravedigger
gum digger
hair trigger
jigger
mechanical digger
nigger
rejigger
Schmitt trigger
snigger
square-rigger
swigger
thigger
tigger
twigger
well-digger
wigger

Synonyms and antonyms of rigger in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rigger» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIGGER

Find out the translation of rigger to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rigger from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rigger» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装配工
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rigger
570 millions of speakers

English

rigger
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेकेनिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مناور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

монтера
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rigger
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সজ্জিত ব্যক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gréeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rigger
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rigger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベルト滑車
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

범장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rigger
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đầu cơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கப்பலின் பாய்மரம் முதலானவற்றை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तारणहार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

armador
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rigger
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pasowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

монтера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rigger
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

rigger
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

optakelaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

riggare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rigger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rigger

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIGGER»

The term «rigger» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.645 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIGGER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rigger

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QUOTES WITH «RIGGER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rigger.
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Richard Serra
The thing about rigging is, you can learn it if you become a master rigger but there's no book on rigging.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIGGER»

Discover the use of rigger in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rigger and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for ...
In short, it's the definitive book on the art of rigging, written by its most entertaining practitioner. "A masterpiece on the subject of rigging and its various effects." Sailing "Toss's love of the subject shines throughout.
Brion Toss, 1997
2
Eagle Seamanship: A Manual for Square-Rigger Sailing
A convenient pocket training manual for square-rigger sailing. Written for cadets serving on the U.S. Coast Guard training barque Eagle.
‎1990
3
From Opposition to Power: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party
This title provides an overview of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, its history, policies, and structure.
Shelley Rigger, 2001
4
The Rigger: Operating With the Sas
This is the gripping insider story of the tension, fear and comradeship of these specialists, who needed more than just a head for heights. Written in a racey popular style ''The Rigger'' is bound to thrill for its insider action.
Jack Williams, 2001
5
The Way of a Ship: A Square-Rigger Voyage in the Last Days ...
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Derek Lundy, 2011
6
Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Global Powerhouse
Now in an updated paperback edition, Why Taiwan Matters offers a comprehensive but compact introduction to a country that exercises a role in the world far greater than its tiny size would indicate.
Shelley Rigger, 2013
7
Politics in Taiwan: Voting for Democracy
This book shows that Taiwan, unlike other countries, avoided serious economic disruption and social conflict, and arrived at its goal of multi-party competition with little blood shed.
Shelley Rigger, 1999
8
The rigger's apprentice
Introduces basic knots and splices, shows how ropes and lines are used on ships, and demonstrates rigging skills
Brion Toss, 1992
9
Advanced Rigger: Trainee Guide
For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist at http://nccer.pearsonconstructionbooks.com/store/sales.aspx. · Annotated Instructor's Guide (AIG) Paperback (Includes access code for Instructor Resource Center) ...
National Center for Construction Educati, 2011
10
Parachute Rigger: Practical Test Standards
AREA OF OPERATION: PRIVILEGES, LIMITATIONS, AND OPERATING RULES A. TASK: SENIOR PARACHUTE RIGGER CERTIFICATE PRIVILEGES REFERENCE: 14 CFR part 65. Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits  ...
‎2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIGGER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rigger is used in the context of the following news items.
1
KfW IPEX in financing for the world's largest square rigger
The ship will be modelled on the legendary France II, which upon its completion in 1911 replaced the famous Preussen as the world's largest square rigger at ... «Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, Jun 15»
2
Goldman offered $3m to poach 'Libor-rigger' Hayes
Goldman Sachs offered the trader alleged to be the “ringmaster” of an international conspiracy to rig global borrowing rates a guaranteed $3 million signing on ... «The Times, May 15»
3
Cruise line Star Clippers to build world's largest square rigger
Star Clippers founder and president Mikael Krafft today announced the sailing ship line is constructing the world's biggest square rigger to debut in the second ... «USA TODAY, May 15»
4
Glastonbury Festival stage rigger Olly Banks' death in Cambodia is a …
A Glastonbury Festival stage rigger who travelled the world has died mysteriously the day before he was due to fly home to Somerset. Oliver Banks, aged 32, ... «Western Daily Press, May 15»
5
Rigger wins unfair dismissal case after manager reveals prejudices …
Interserve said it had no other work for him but numerous other riggers on the project were transferred to a project on Urenco's Capenhurst industrial site, ... «The Construction Index, Apr 15»
6
Parachute riggers: One ripcord at a time
Miller, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment rigger, ensures that each fold overlaps the last, allowing the correct deployment of the ... «Air Force Link, Apr 15»
7
Tac Shield Proudly Introduces the Military Rigger's Belt
This double wall, 1.75” mil-spec webbing Rigger's Belt offers superior strength and comfort with 7000 lb tensile strength. The forged steel locking and V-ring ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Apr 15»
8
Life skills National Careers Week- A day in the life of a Yacht Rigger
Our second 'Day in the Life' profile for Life skills National Careers Week (02-06 March), comes from Oliver Wyatt (24), who works as a Rigger at Performance ... «Sail World, Mar 15»
9
Get a job: Hi-Rez Studios seeks a Character Rigger
Hi-Rez Studios is immediately hiring a qualified character rigger to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia. Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed ... «Gamasutra, Mar 15»
10
Army parachute rigger's jump marks end of 40-year career
He is part of the Parachute Rigger Warrant Officer Hall of Fame and previously served in the 82nd Airborne Division, 18th Airborne Corps and 1st Corps Support ... «Fayetteville Observer, Jan 15»

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