rigging monkeys

A form of rigging monkey — A crewmember of a sailing vessel whose primary responsibility is to climb the mast, usually with the assistance of a boatswain's chair, in order to work on the rigging of the ship.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of rigging monkey
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“rigging monkeys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rigging%20monkeys. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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