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rig

[ rig ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

rigged, rigging.

Chiefly Nautical.
1. to put in proper order for working or use.
2. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc.
3. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like.
to manipulate fraudulently:
Two leading companies in the industry were fined for rigging prices.
to assemble, install, or prepare (often followed by up ).
to furnish or provide with equipment, clothing, etc.; fit (usually followed by out or up ):
The ground crew rigged us out in leather helmets and bomber jackets.

noun

the arrangement of the masts, spars, sails, etc., on a boat or ship.
apparatus for some purpose; equipment; outfit; gear:
Bring your rod and reel and all the rest of your fishing rig.
This other PC over here is my main gaming rig.
Also called drill rig. the equipment used in drilling an oil well.
any combination trucking unit in which vehicles are hooked together, as a tractor-trailer.
any kind of truck.
a carriage, buckboard, sulky, or wagon together with the horse or horses that draw it.
Informal. costume or dress, especially when odd or conspicuous, or when designated for a particular purpose:
He looks quite nifty in a butler's rig.

verb phrase

to equip or set up for use.
Nautical. to place in an inactive state, stowing all lines, tackles, and other removable parts.

rig

/ rɪɡ /

verb

nautical to equip (a vessel, mast, etc) with (sails, rigging, etc)
nautical to set up or prepare ready for use
to put the components of (an aircraft, etc) into their correct positions
to manipulate in a fraudulent manner, esp for profit
to rig an election
to rig prices

noun

nautical the distinctive arrangement of the sails, masts, and other spars of a vessel
the installation used in drilling for and exploiting natural oil and gas deposits In fulldrilling rig
an oil rig
apparatus or equipment; gear
an amateur radio operator's transmitting and receiving set
a carriage together with one or more horses
an articulated lorry

rig

/ rɪɡ /

noun

dialect.
a ridge or raised strip of unploughed land in a ploughed field

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Other Words From

outrig verb (used with object) outrigged outrigging
over·rigged adjective
under·rigged adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rig¹

First recorded in 1480–90; 1930–35 rig fordef 2; probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, Swedish rigg (noun), rigga (verb)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rig¹

C15: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian rigga to wrap

Origin of rig²

a variant of ridge

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Example Sentences

The ready reserve engines are supposed to be available for weather emergencies and sometimes to replace broken rigs at station houses.

From Los Angeles Times

"By attempting to rig market outcomes and stifle competition—the lifeblood of innovation—the Biden Administration's new rule threatens to squander America's hard-won technological advantage," the company said.

From BBC

On the campaign trail and social media, Trump used his legal quagmires to portray himself – and his supporters – as victims of a rigged justice system.

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Berg, who has directed intense action movies like “Deepwater Horizon” — filmed on an oil rig — says “American Primeval” was “the most brutal thing I’ve ever done.”

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González, currently exiled in Spain, says July's presidential election was rigged and says he himself actually won it.

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