About The Word Rigger
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Rigger
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What's The Definition Of Rigger?
[n] a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists
[n] a sailing vessel with a specified rig; "a square rigger" [n] someone who rigs ships [n] someone who works on an oil rig Synonyms | Synonyms for Rigger: oil rigger | rigger brush Related Terms | Find terms related to Rigger: See Also | artificer | artisan | craftsman | journeyman | oilman | sable | sable brush | sable's hair pencil | sailing ship | sailing vessel Rigger In Webster's Dictionary \Rig"ger\, n. (Painting)
A long slender, and pointed sable brush for making fine
lines, etc.; -- said to be so called from its use by marine
painters for drawing the lines of the rigging.
\Rig"ger\, n. 1. One who rigs or dresses; one whose occupation is to fit the rigging of a ship. 2. A cylindrical pulley or drum in machinery. [R.] |
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