rigger

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who rigs ships or works on an oil rig; a type of long, slender artist's brush; or a sailing vessel with a specific rig.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die Schiffe takelt oder auf einer Ölplattform arbeitet; ein Typ eines langen, dünnen Künstlerpinsels; oder ein Segelschiff mit einer bestimmten Takelung.

1. Ship rigger B2 formal

   A person who specializes in fitting and adjusting the rigging of a ship, including ropes, cables, and sails.

   • The rigger climbed the mast to repair the damaged rigging.
   • Experienced riggers are essential for maintaining tall ships.
   • He worked as a rigger on a commercial fishing vessel.

   🇩🇪Takler

2. Artist's brush C1 formal

   A long, slender, pointed sable brush used by artists for fine detail work, especially in watercolor or oil painting.

   • The artist used a rigger to paint the thin lines of the ship's masts.
   • A rigger brush is ideal for creating delicate, flowing strokes.
   • She dipped the rigger in ink to add fine details to the illustration.

   🇩🇪Künstlerpinsel für feine Linien

3. Oil rig worker B2 informal

   A person who works on an oil rig, typically involved in drilling operations or maintenance.

   • The rigger spent two weeks on the offshore platform.
   • Safety training is mandatory for every rigger on the oil rig.
   • He started his career as a rigger in the North Sea.

   🇩🇪Bohrarbeiter auf einer Ölplattform

   Synonyme: roughneckroustabout

4. Sailing vessel type C1 formal

   A sailing vessel characterized by a specific type of rig, such as a sloop, schooner, or ketch.

   • The schooner is a popular rigger for coastal cruising.
   • This rigger is designed for speed and stability in open water.
   • The yacht was a classic gaff-rigger, with a traditional appearance.

   🇩🇪Takelagetyp

• riggers plural form
• riggers' possessive plural form
• rigger's possessive singular form