Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
derig
verb
/dɪˈrɪg/
Definition
To remove the rigging from a ship or vessel.
Examples
- The crew will derig the sails at sunset to prepare the boat for the night.
- After the storm, the captain decided to derig the ship for repairs.
Meaning
Derig refers to the act of taking down or dismantling the rigging systems that support a ship’s sails and masts.
Synonyms
- dismantle
- take down
- disassemble
