What does "derig" mean?

To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).

What is a synonym for "derig"?

Common synonyms include: unrig.

Derig

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.). intransitive, transitive
""No way, we have to derig." "Okay. I'll keep paddling." I started untangling lines, pulling in jibsail cloth like a lobster fisherman pulling up a trap."

Synonyms

All synonyms

unrig

Example

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""No way, we have to derig." "Okay. I'll keep paddling." I started untangling lines, pulling in jibsail cloth like a lobster fisherman pulling up a trap."

Etymology

From de- + rig.

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