“Rigger” or “Rigor”—Which to use?

“Rigger” or “Rigor”

Overview

rigger / rigor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rigger: (noun) someone who rigs ships. (noun) a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists. (noun) someone who works on an oil rig. (noun) a sailing vessel with a specified rig.

rigor: NA

Pronunciation

rigger: NA

rigor: r·IH·g·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rigger”

403rd Rigger Support Team

Examples of “rigor”

…– Bruce Corbitt, vocalist of Rigor Mortis, died from esophageal cancer…
…by their intellectual irony, formal rigor and experimentalism.
Meadowbrook is known for academic rigor, and the curriculum encompasses language…
…that is admired for its "rigor" and its "depth".
…view of the program's academic rigor and stating that it intended…
…Palace was noted for its rigor and need for etiquette.
…experience" added up to scientific rigor.
The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set…
…habilitation with a dissertation on rigor mortis called Nonnulla de Rigore

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