transitive verb rigged, rigging rig′·ging

1. 1. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with sails, shrouds, etc.
   2. to fit (sails, shrouds, etc.) to a ship's masts, yards, etc.
2. to assemble and adjust the wings, fuselage, etc. of (an aircraft)
3. to fit (out); equip
4. to put together, prepare for use, or arrange, esp. in a makeshift or hurried fashion: often with up
5. to arrange in a dishonest way for selfish advantage; manipulate fraudulently; fix to rig an election
6. Informal to dress; clothe; attire: usually with out

Etymology: LME riggen < Scand, as in Norw rigga, to bind, splice

noun

1. the distinctive arrangement of sails, masts, and rigging on a vessel
2. ☆ any apparatus for a special purpose; equipment; gear a ham radio operator's rig
3. ☆ equipment for drilling an oil well
4. ☆
   1. a carriage, cart, etc. with its horse or horses
   2. a tractor-trailer or, sometimes, the tractor alone
   3. Informal any vehicle
5. Informal dress or costume, esp. if odd or showy