Meaning & use
rigger
A person whose job is to set up ropes, cables, or scaffolding used to lift, move, or support heavy equipment.
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The rigger secured the steel beam before the crane operator began the lift.
On film sets, a rigger is responsible for suspending lights and cameras safely overhead.
A note on using this word
Rigger is a trade term used in construction, sailing, and theater or film production, always referring to someone skilled with ropes, cables, or supporting structures.
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