Definition of rig Rig
/ɹɪˈg/ - [rig] - rig
We found 37 definitions of rig from 7 different sources.
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What does rig mean?
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NounPlural: rigs |
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| rig - formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel | ||
| rigging | ||
| formation the act of fabricating something in a particular shape | ||
| bermuda rig, bermudan rig, bermudian rig, marconi rig a rig of triangular sails for a yacht | ||
| cat rig rig of a catboat | ||
| fore-and-aft rig rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft | ||
| rig - gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise | ||
| paraphernalia, appurtenance, gear a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion | ||
| rig - a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses | ||
| carriage, equipage | ||
| horse-drawn vehicle a wheeled vehicle drawn by one or more horses | ||
| axletree a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve | ||
| barouche a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top | ||
| brougham a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat | ||
| buckboard an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles | ||
| buggy, roadster a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse | ||
| cabriolet, cab a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | ||
| caroche a luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century | ||
| shay, chaise a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse | ||
| chariot a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage | ||
| clarence a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers | ||
| coach-and-four, four-in-hand, coach a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other | ||
| droshky, drosky an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia | ||
| gharry a horse-drawn carriage in India | ||
| gig a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey" | ||
| hackney carriage, hackney coach, hackney a compact breed of harness horse | ||
| hansom, hansom cab a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers | ||
| landau a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately | ||
| post chaise closed horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used to transport passengers and mail | ||
| rumble a fight between rival gangs of adolescents | ||
| stanhope a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat | ||
| surrey a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats | ||
| trap a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned | ||
| rig - gear used in fishing | ||
| fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig | ||
| paraphernalia, appurtenance, gear a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion | ||
| bobber, bobfloat, cork, bob the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle) | ||
| fishhook a sharp barbed hook for catching fish | ||
| fishing line a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached | ||
| fishing pole, fishing rod a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line | ||
| gaff an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish | ||
| gig a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey" | ||
| harpoon a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it | ||
| landing net a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water | ||
| reel a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps | ||
| fishgig, fizgig, spear, lance, gig a firework that fizzes as it moves | ||
| rig - the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud" | ||
| swindle, cheat | ||
| fraud something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | ||
| cozenage, scam a fraudulent business scheme | ||
| bunco, gyp, flimflam, confidence trick, confidence game, con game, bunko game, bunko, bunco game, hustle, con, sting a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property | ||
| pyramiding a fraudulent business practice involving some form of pyramid scheme e.g., the chain of distribution is artificially expanded by an excessive number of distributors selling to other distributors at progressively higher wholesale prices until retail prices are unnecessarily inflated | ||
| holdout the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later | ||
| swiz British slang for a swindle | ||
| rig - a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant" | ||
| outfit, getup, turnout | ||
| attire, garb, dress clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress" | ||
| bib-and-tucker an attractive outfit; "she wore her best bib-and-tucker" | ||
| ensemble a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) | ||
| playsuit a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse | ||
| rig - a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together | ||
| trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, articulated lorry, semi | ||
| motortruck, truck an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | ||
| semitrailer, semi a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle | ||
| tandem trailer trucking rig with two trailers in tandem | ||
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| rig - equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship" | ||
| set, set up | ||
| outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer" | ||
| rig - connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition" | ||
| fasten, secure, fix attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other" | ||
| rig - manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices" | ||
| manipulate | ||
| price ascertain or learn the price of; "Have you priced personal computers lately?" | ||
| rig - arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" | ||
| set up | ||
| chisel, cheat carve with a chisel; "chisel the marble" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rig (Noun)
The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft. - rig (Noun)
Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose. - rig (Noun)
A large truck such as a semi-tractor. - rig (Noun)
The special apparatus used for drilling wells. - rig (Noun)
A costume or an outfit. - rig (Noun)
Computer case, often modified for looks. - rig (Noun)
An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc. - rig (Noun)
Radio equipment, especially a CB citizen's band transceiver. - rig (Verb)
To fit out with a harness or other equipment. - rig (Verb)
To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner. - rig (Verb)
To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- rig (n.)
A ridge. - rig (v. t.)
To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling. - rig (v. t.)
To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out. - rig (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. - rig (n.)
Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing. - rig (n.)
A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. - rig (n.)
A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic. - rig (n.)
A blast of wind. - rig (v. i.)
To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks. - rig (v. t.)
To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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rig
A dishonest act.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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Colloquially, mischievous frolic not carried to excess. -
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To fit the shrouds, stays, braces, and running-rigging to their respective masts, yards, and sails. Colloquially, it means to dress.--To rig in a boom, is to draw it in.--To rig out a boom, is to run it out from a yard, in order to extend the foot of a sail upon it, as with studding-sail booms, &c.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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rig
Fun, game, diversion, or trick. To run one's rig upon any particular person; to make him a butt. I am up to your rig; I am a match for your tricks.
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