rig

[Rig]

When you rig something, you connect parts in a way that's so crazy it just might work. You could rig your jeans by using a paper clip to replace a button that pops.

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A ridge.

Noun
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"

Noun
a vehicle with four wheels drawn by two or more horses

Noun
gear used in fishing

Noun
a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"

Noun
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

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Noun
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

Noun
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

Verb
equip with sails, masts, etc.; "rig a ship"

Verb
connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"

Verb
manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices"

Verb
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election"


n.
A ridge.

v. t.
To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.

v. t.
To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.

n.
The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.

n.
Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing.

n.
A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

n.
A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.

n.
A blast of wind.

v. i.
To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.

v. t.
To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.


Rig

Rig , n. [See Ridge.] A ridge. [Prov. or Scott.]

Rig

Rig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rigged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Rigging .] [Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap round, rig; cf. AS. wr'c6han to cover.] 1. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling. 2. To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.
Jack was rigged out in his gold and silver lace.
To rig a purchase, to adapt apparatus so as to get a purchase for moving a weight, as with a lever, tackle, capstan, etc. -- To rig a ship (Naut.), to fit the shrouds, stays, braces, etc., to their respective masts and yards.

Rig

Rig, n. 1. (Naut.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix. 2. Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing. [Colloq.]

Rig

Rig, n [Cf. Wriggle.] 1. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. [Obs.] Fuller. 2. A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic. 3. A blast of wind. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.
That uncertain season before the rigs of Michaelmas were yet well composed.
To run a rig, to play a trick; to engage in a frolic; to do something strange and unbecoming.
He little dreamt when he set out Of running such a rig.

Rig

Rig, v. i. To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks. "Rigging and rifling all ways." Chapman.

Rig

Rig, v. t. To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer. [Obs. or Prov.] Tusser. To rig the market (Stock Exchange), to raise or lower market prices, as by some fraud or trick. [Cant]

A ridge.

To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.

The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.

A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.

To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.

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Usage Examples

I feel like I'm working on an oil rig right now. I'm away from home a lot.

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