Definitions

1. verb

to remove the rigging from a ship or a sail; to make something less formal or less severe

“The captain ordered the crew to unrig the ship for the upcoming storm.”

2. verb

to remove the rigging from something such as a machine or a piece of equipment

“The engineer was tasked with unrigging the old engine to prepare it for scrap.”

3. noun

the act of removing the rigging from a ship or a sail

“The unrig was a crucial step in preparing the ship for the harsh winter weather.”

4. noun

a place where rigging is removed

“The unrig yard was a busy spot during the shipyard’s peak season.”