So far there was not a hitch. The workpeople, to be sure — riggers and what not — were most annoyingly slow; but time cured that. It was the crew that troubled me.
Source: wiktionary
Rigger
/ˈɹɪɡə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "rigger" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: builder, craftsman, galleon, junk, lineman.
- Sentence evidence is available for rigger, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rigger".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rigger"
Keep "rigger" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rigger" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rigger", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rigger" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesartificerartisanoccupationoil workerprofessionalsablesable brushsable's hair pencilsailing shipsailing vesseltechnicianworker
More specific
4 entriesaerial riggerdeck riggermast riggertheatre rigger
Collocations
6 entriesoverhead riggingproduction riggingrigging crewrigging equipmentship riggingstage rigging
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
6 translations across 5 languages.
Danish
1 entries- rigger noun (one who rigs or dresses)
German
2 entries- Monteur noun (one who rigs or dresses)
- Takler noun (one who rigs or dresses)
Indonesian
1 entries- juru ikat noun (one who rigs or dresses)
Russian
1 entries- такела́жник noun (one who rigs or dresses)
Swedish
1 entries- riggare noun (one who rigs or dresses)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
What if the rigger (the person who anchors the grids to the building ceiling) mishangs a single cable?
Source: wiktionary
It is common that after the rig is created an animator asks the rigger to create new controls, because the character needs to support new poses or simply needs to look better.
Source: wiktionary
The real riggers of electoral boundaries in New South Wales were those who got loose after 1965. When the boys from George Street and Ash Street got loose there was a majority in the Parliament. That is when there was a redistribution […]
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rigger"?
Closest matches include builder, craftsman, galleon, junk, lineman.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rigger"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.