Definition of rig

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rig - 12 definitions

- noun
1. rig -- gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. trailer truck -- a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
synonyms: trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, articulated lorry, semi
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. rig -- formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
synonyms: rigging
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. outfit -- a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"
synonyms: outfit, getup, turnout
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. fishing gear -- gear used in fishing
synonyms: fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. carriage -- a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
synonyms: carriage, equipage
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. swindle -- the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"
synonyms: swindle, cheat
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
8. rig -- arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election"
synonyms: set up
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. rig -- manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices"
synonyms: manipulate
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. rig -- connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. rig -- equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship"
synonyms: set, set up
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. rig, rigs -- to put in proper condition for use
synonyms: rigs, rerig, rigged
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 

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