Definitions for unrig

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unrig un·rig

Spelling: [uhn-rig]

IPA: /ʌnˈrɪg/

Unrig is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in unrig (ginru).

Definitions for unrig

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of unrig

First recorded in 1570-80; un-² + rig

Examples for unrig

While we were being towed by the Choising, we began to unrig the good old Ayesha.

But the sailing-wind came to nothing, and we were soon obliged to unrig and take to paddling.

A small rope serving to unrig the lower top-gallant yard-arm of its lift and brace, when in the act of sending it down on deck.