rigging rigging /ˈrɪgɪŋ/

noun

1. 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
   
   
2. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails  ( rigging , tackle )
   gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
   
   

 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