Definition of 'rig'

Noun

1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
      Synonyms: trailer truck tractor trailer trucking rig articulated lorry semi
3. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
      Synonyms: rigging
4. a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"
      Synonyms: outfit getup turnout
5. gear used in fishing
      Synonyms: fishing gear tackle fishing tackle fishing rig
6. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
      Synonyms: carriage equipage
7. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"
      Synonyms: swindle cheat

Verb

1. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election"
      Synonyms: set up
2. manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices"
      Synonyms: manipulate
3. connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
4. equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship"
      Synonyms: set set up

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