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rigger

The correct spelling is rigger.

How to pronounce rigger

/ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Rig-jer

The correct spelling is rigger. One who rigs or dresses; as:

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who rigs or dresses; as:
  2. 2.A part of a rowing boat's equipment used to provide leverage for a rowing blade or oar around a fixed fulcrum.
  3. 3.A cylindrical pulley or drum in machinery.
  4. 4.A plastic bottle of beer, typically between 1 L to 2.5 L volume.
  5. 5.A long, slender, pointed sable paintbrush for making fine lines, etc.; said to be so called from its use for drawing the lines of the rigging of ships.

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