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“Riggers” or “Rigors”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

riggers

  • nounsomeone who rigs ships.
  • nouna long slender pointed sable brush used by artists.
  • nounsomeone who works on an oil rig.
  • nouna sailing vessel with a specified rig.

rigors r·IH·g·er·z

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“riggers”

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

“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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