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In some senses, unrig is marked as obsolete, slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
unrig
verb 3
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3ADJ.
lower
VERB + UNRIG
rope, serving
UNRIG + NOUN
others, top-gallant
Definitions
verb
1
To remove the rigging from (a vessel, etc.).
No, I have brought nothing but Ballaſt back,—made a delicious Voyage, Setter; and might have rode at Anchor in the Port till this time, but the Enemy ſurpriz'd us.— I vvou'd unrig.
Some climbed the masts to unrig her, others rushed into the hold to get out the cargo, and numbers hurried to the cabin to carry off the lighter articles which it contained.
2
To disable.
3
To undress (someone).
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No, I have brought nothing but Ballaſt back,—made a delicious Voyage, Setter; and might have rode at Anchor in the Port till this time, but the Enemy ſurpriz'd us.— I vvou'd unrig.
Wiktionary02
Some climbed the masts to unrig her, others rushed into the hold to get out the cargo, and numbers hurried to the cabin to carry off the lighter articles which it contained.
Wiktionary03
TRIPPING-LINE. 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.
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