Definition of "unrig" [un•rig]

• Nautical To strip (a vessel) of rigging. (verb-transitive)

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• "Come, it shall cost you nothing; only I must beg the Favour of you to unrig, and lend me your Cloaths for half an hour; and I will bring you a"
• "They perform three cruises a year, between the middle of April and November, when they unrig and lay up for the winter."
• "This left the three males of the party free to tackle the more arduous duties of the day; and we forthwith proceeded to unrig the boat and make her ready for hoisting."