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rig Definition

rig (rig)

transitive verb rigged, rig·ging

    1. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with sails, shrouds, etc.
    2. to fit (sails, shrouds, etc.) to a ship's masts, yards, etc.
  1. to assemble and adjust the wings, fuselage, etc. of (an aircraft)
  2. to fit (out); equip
  3. to put together, prepare for use, or arrange, esp. in a makeshift or hurried fashion: often with up
  4. to arrange in a dishonest way for selfish advantage; manipulate fraudulently; fix to rig an election
  5. 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
    1. a carriage, cart, etc. with its horse or horses
    2. a tractor-trailer or, sometimes, the tractor alone
    3. Informal any vehicle
  4. Informal dress or costume, esp. if odd or showy

rig Synonyms

rig

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rig Usage Examples

Object

  • pitch: Description: A 20m pitch rigged from a bolt on the rock bridge lands on a snow plug.
  • rope: If you are first down a rope rigged by someone else in your absence - beware unpleasant surprises!
  • ballot: All six councilors strenuously denied rigging the ballots and being improperly elected.
  • ladder: As a minimum the review should include: The requirement to wear a life vest when rigging the pilot ladder.
  • bid: Has ridden my have rigged bids to another city.
  • referendum: I welcome the decision and look forward to campaigning against Blair's rigged referendum.

Converse of object

  • pile: The southern end of the site - two piling rigs are being used.
  • oppose: You will also do better to use single hook rigs as opposed to double sets, which we sell in the shop.
  • bait: A simple two or three hook paternoster rig baited with rag or crab is the best way to approach this spot.

Adjective modifier

  • jack-up: Its Middle Pier can take barges and small jack-up rigs alongside, and crew boats, small tugs and barge services can be provided.
  • Bermudan: For a start, the more sophisticated approaches have developed during the age of the Bermudan rig.
  • offshore: The gas network consists of collection points, storage depots, pipelines and the offshore drilling rigs.
  • experimental: Network Camera A network camera donated by Axis is mounted in front of the experimental rig.
  • versatile: Versatile rig and very easy to use once you get to grips with the menu system.

Noun used with modifier

  • drilling: Pile driving devices are normally part of a larger bespoke drilling rig that is utilized.
  • snowman: Bait wise, snowman rigs still appear to be favorite with all areas of the lake producing.
  • lighting: These amenities included a Huge dance floor with The best lighting rig in Japan, playing House music.
  • gaff: It is not the place here to argue the pros and cons of high peaked gaff rig.
  • sloop: With her fin keel, wheel steering and sloop rig she is an easy boat to sail.
  • ledger: Colin fished a mackerel tail on a ledger rig 4 rod lengths out.

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