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What is the noun for rigging?

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rig
  1. (nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
  2. Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
  3. (US) A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
  4. The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
  5. (informal) A costume or an outfit.
  6. (computing) A computer case, often modified for looks.
  7. An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc.
  8. (slang) Radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.
  9. A promiscuous woman.
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  11. Examples:
    1. “This assists the contractor in selecting the appropriate rig for the job.”
      “Officers and sailors who normally wear winter rig came to work in jeans, brightly colored shirts, and riding boots.”
      “Hopaluk said three crews of five worked at the rig, along with a rig manager.”
rigger
  1. One who rigs or dresses; one whose occupation is to fit the rigging of a ship or of a counterweight system.
  2. A part of a rowing boat's equipment used to provide leverage for a rowing blade or oar around a fixed fulcrum.
  3. A cylindrical pulley or drum in machinery.
  4. (New Zealand) A plastic bottle of beer, typically between 1 L to 2.5 L volume.
  5. A long, slender, pointed sable paintbrush for making fine lines, etc.; said to be so called from its use for drawing the lines of the rigging of ships.
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  7. Examples:
    1. “The rigger expertly assembled and positioned the scaffolding and cranes at the construction site.”
      “The artist carefully selected a rigger brush to achieve intricate details in their oil painting.”
      “A rigger tells the crane operator where to put the hook, when to lift, what to do.”
rig
  1. (obsolete) A wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
  2. (obsolete) A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
  3. (obsolete) A blast of wind.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “This assists the contractor in selecting the appropriate rig for the job.”
      “Officers and sailors who normally wear winter rig came to work in jeans, brightly colored shirts, and riding boots.”
      “Hopaluk said three crews of five worked at the rig, along with a rig manager.”
rigging
  1. Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
  2. Similar supporting material for construction work
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The sailors expertly inspected and adjusted the rigging before setting sail on their adventurous journey.”
rig
  1. (Britain, Scotland, dialect) A ridge.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “This assists the contractor in selecting the appropriate rig for the job.”
      “Officers and sailors who normally wear winter rig came to work in jeans, brightly colored shirts, and riding boots.”
      “Hopaluk said three crews of five worked at the rig, along with a rig manager.”
riggings
  1. plural of rigging
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The skill and experience from producing more than 300 rod riggings within the last 18 years, is at your disposal.”
      “What interests you most in the world of sailing and especially old riggings?”
      “The mast is quite flexible, and, with this much sail and no standing riggings, the top is prone to twist to leeward considerably when the wind picks up.”
riggers
  1. plural of rigger
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  3. Examples:
    1. “As a result, the parachute riggers are taking on more responsibility since they can now plan part of the flight's path.”
      “Sculptors, welders, and riggers create things to hang from, bounce off, and dance on.”
      “In addition to clerical work, they also filled positions as parachute riggers, mechanics, radio operators, mapmakers, and welders.”
rigs
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