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rig (1)

rig [ rig ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle rigged, present participle rig·ging, 3rd person present singular rigs)
Definition:
 
1. equip vessel with rigging: to fit out a boat or its mast with sails and rigging

2. erect something: to erect, set up, or assemble something so that it is ready for use
rig the antenna

3. make something hastily: to construct something temporary but serviceable, usually in haste and without the proper materials
rigged up a makeshift shelter

4.  ( informal )
Same as  rig out




noun  (plural rigs)
Definition:
 
1. arrangement of sails and masts: the arrangement of sails and masts on a boat

2. drilling structure for oil: a structure and the apparatus used for drilling for oil and gas

3. specialist equipment: the special equipment used for an activity, especially fishing tackle or the radio equipment used by an amateur radio operator

4. clothes: an outfit that somebody is wearing ( informal )

5. big truck: a tractor-trailer, or a tractor without a trailer ( informal )

6. U.S. horse carriage: in former times, a carriage or cart pulled by one or more horses

[15th century. Probably < N Germanic]
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