unrig

[ uhn-rig ]

verb (used with object)

, un·rigged, un·rig·ging.

1. to strip of rigging, rigging, as a ship.
2. to strip of equipment.
3. Chiefly British Dialect. to undress.

unrig

/ ʌnˈrɪɡ /

verb

1. tr to strip (a vessel) of standing and running rigging
2. archaic.
   to undress (someone or oneself)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrig¹

First recorded in 1570–80; un- ² + rig

Example Sentences

“That is so absurd,” said Rob Quan, an organizer with Unrig LA, which has advocated for measures to eliminate corruption in the city and county.

From Los Angeles Times

Rob Quan, an organizer with the good-government group Unrig L.A., told The Times that he views Amendment II and Amendment HH as doing “cleanup and maintenance” of the city charter.

From Los Angeles Times

Rob Quan, an organizer with the good government group Unrig L.A., told The Times that he views Amendment HH and Amendment II as doing “clean-up and maintenance” of the city charter.

From Los Angeles Times

Jamie York of Unrig LA, which advocates for transparency in government, reviewed the internal emails about the conference at The Times’ request.

From Los Angeles Times

Rob Quan, an organizer with Unrig LA, voiced disappointment in the council president’s moves, saying he does not understand what has changed for either Price or De León.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• break up
• demolish
• destroy
• disassemble
• raze
• undo
• wreck