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 rig rig /ˈrɪg/

noun

  1. () Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise  ( rig )
    gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
  2. The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme  ( cheat , rig , swindle )
    the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
     That book is a fraud
    that book is a fraud
  3. A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses  ( equipage , rig , carriage )
    a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
     The princess stepped out of the ornate carriage, greeted by a crowd of admirers.
    The princess stepped out of the ornate carriage, greeted by a crowd of admirers.
  4. Gear used in fishing  ( fishing gear , fishing rig , rig , fishing tackle , tackle )
    gear used in fishing
     The tackle box was filled with lures, hooks, and other fishing gear, everything he needed for a successful day on the water
    The tackle box was filled with lures, hooks, and other fishing gear, everything he needed for a successful day on the water
  5. A set of clothing (with accessories)  ( getup , rig , turnout , outfit )
    a set of clothing (with accessories)
     His getup was exceedingly elegant
    his getup was exceedingly elegant
  6. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel  ( rig , rigging )
    formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
     The rigging of a ship refers to the system of ropes, wires, and chains that support and control the masts and sails
    The rigging of a ship refers to the system of ropes, wires, and chains that support and control the masts and sails
  7. [ N. American] A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together  ( articulated lorry [British] , rig [ N. American] , semi [Informal, N. American] , tractor trailer , trailer truck , trucking rig )
    a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

verb

  1. () Connect or secure to  ( rig )
    connect or secure to
     They rigged the bomb to the ignition
    They rigged the bomb to the ignition
  2. () Manipulate in a fraudulent manner  ( manipulate , rig )
    manipulate in a fraudulent manner
     Rig prices
    rig prices
  3. () Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit  ( set up , rig )
    arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
     Rig an election
    rig an election
  4. Equip with sails or masts  ( rig , set , set up )
    equip with sails or masts
     Rig a ship
    rig a ship