rig
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
rigs;
rigged;
rigging
rigs;
rigged;
rigging
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIG
[+ object]
:
to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way in order to get a desired result
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They are suspected of rigging [=fixing] the election.
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compare 3rig
— rigged
adjective-
The boxing match was rigged.
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a rigged election
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rig
/ˈrɪg/
noun
plural
rigs
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rig
/ˈrɪg/
noun
plural
rigs
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIG
[count]
1
:
equipment or machinery that is used for a particular purpose
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an oil-drilling rig = an oil rig
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a radio rig
2
US
:
a large truck that is attached to a trailer
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He drives a big rig.
3
:
the way the sails and masts are arranged on a ship or boat
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the rig of a schooner
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rig
/ˈrɪg/
verb
rigs;
rigged;
rigging
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rig
/ˈrɪg/
verb
rigs;
rigged;
rigging
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIG
[+ object]
1
a
:
to build or set up (something) usually quickly and for temporary use
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see also jerry-rigged, jury-rig
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We rigged (up) a lean-to.
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Aid workers rigged (up) a shelter for the hurricane victims.
b
:
to place (something) in the proper position for use
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The stage crew rigged (up) the lights.
2
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to provide (a boat or ship) with ropes, sails, etc.
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They rigged (up) the ship and prepared to set sail.
3
a
:
to provide (someone or something) with particular clothing or equipment
— usually + out
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They rigged the volunteer firefighters out in nonflammable suits.
b
:
to put something secretly in (a place)
— usually + with
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They rigged the enemy base with explosives.
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compare 1rig
— rigged
adjective-
a fully-rigged ship
