1. people who work with ropes, cables, and equipment to set up or operate machinery, especially in construction, theater, or maritime contexts
Usage: technical; plural of rigger
2. workers who assemble and position equipment on oil rigs or drilling platforms
Usage: oil industry; plural of rigger
3. people who set up rigging for theatrical productions or film sets
Usage: entertainment industry; plural of rigger

Examples

• The riggers worked all night to set up the stage equipment for the concert.
• Experienced riggers are essential for safe construction of tall buildings.
• The oil company hired additional riggers for the new offshore platform.
• Theater riggers must understand complex pulley systems and safety protocols.
• The riggers carefully positioned the heavy lighting equipment above the stage.
• Maritime riggers maintain the ship’s rigging and sailing equipment.