unrig

Example Sentences

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They must form a unified coalition of people of all races, genders, sexualities and classes, and band together to unrig the system.

From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2020

“So the question is, how do we unrig this system?” says Lawrence, who clearly doesn’t just play a superhero on the big screen.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2019

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.

From Overdue The Story of a Missing Ship by Holloway, W. Herbert

We boys were sent aloft to unrig the chafing gear, and took advantage of our position and the Mate's occupation to nurse the job, that we might enjoy the prospect.

From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.

I’m goin’ to unrig the dogs an’ grub ’em. 

From The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke by London, Jack