/rig"euhr/ , n.
1. a person who rigs.
2. a person whose occupation is the fitting of the rigging of ships.
3. a person who works with hoisting tackle, cranes, scaffolding, etc.
4. a protective structure around a construction site.
5. Aeron.
a. a mechanic skilled in the assembly, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft control surfaces, wings, and the like.
b. See parachute rigger .
[ 1605-15; RIG + -ER 1 ]