“Riggers” or “Rigors”

Overview

riggers / rigors 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

riggers: (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.

rigors: NA

Pronunciation

riggers: NA

rigors: r·IH·g·er·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “riggers”

…oars were destroyed and two riggers bent; the boat was sent…

Examples of “rigors”

Rigors occur because the patient's body…
…been prepared physically for the rigors of war let alone the…
…a welcome respite from the rigors of cadet life.
The rigors of the journey and resettlement…
…with violent shivering are called rigors.
…accompanied him, but after the rigors of this isolated training, with…

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