Derig
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Derig is a verb meaning (nautical, transitive, intransitive) To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).
Meaning
(nautical, transitive, intransitive) To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).
Example Sentences
"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.
Word Forms
- derigs
- derigging
- derigged
Synonyms for derig
Depending on context, synonyms include unrig.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrig, unrope, unload, undock, unstep, unreeve.
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