Definitions

1. noun

A person who rigs or makes ready equipment, especially a sailing vessel or a camera, for use.

“The rigger carefully adjusted the camera’s stabilizing system to minimize camera shake.”

2. noun

A person whose job involves climbing, lifting, or moving heavy loads, especially in the construction or entertainment industries.

“The construction rigger ensured that the crane was properly secured before lifting the heavy beams.”

3. noun

A person who manipulates or controls something, especially a situation, for their own advantage.

“The politician was accused of being a rigger who manipulated public opinion through clever propaganda.”

4. verb

To rig or make ready equipment, especially a sailing vessel or a camera, for use.

“The sailors rigged the sails and set off across the open water.”

5. verb

To manipulate or control something, especially a situation, for one’s own advantage.

“The politician was accused of rigging the election to ensure their own victory.”