ˈautˌrɪɡə n. 1 a
beam, spar, or
framework, rigged
out and projecting
from or
over a ship's
side for various purposes. 2 a
similar projecting beam etc. in a
building. 3 a log etc. fixed
parallel to a
canoe to
stabilize it. 4 a an
extension of
the splinter-bar of a
carriage etc. to
enable another horse to be harnessed
outside the shafts. b a horse harnessed in
this way. 5 a an
iron bracket bearing a
rowlock attached horizontally to a boat's side to
increase the
leverage of the
oar. b a
boat fitted with these. [OUT+
RIG(1): perh.
partly after obs. (Naut.) outligger]