rig

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: trailer trucktractor trailertrucking rigarticulated lorrysemiriggingoutfitgetupturnoutfishing geartacklefishing tackle

WordNet 3.0

Noun (7)

  1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
  2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer togetherSynonyms: trailer trucktractor trailertrucking rigarticulated lorrysemi
  3. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vesselSynonyms: rigging
  4. a set of clothing (with accessories)“his getup was exceedingly elegant”Synonyms: outfitgetupturnout
  5. gear used in fishingSynonyms: fishing geartacklefishing tacklefishing rig
  6. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horsesSynonyms: carriageequipage
  7. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme“that book is a fraud”Synonyms: swindlecheat

Verb (4)

  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: setset up
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

2.Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

Rig \Rig\, n. [Cf. Wriggle.]

1.A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. [Obs.] --Fuller. [1913 Webster]

2.A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic. [1913 Webster]

3.A blast of wind. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright. [1913 Webster]

That uncertain season before the rigs of Michaelmas were yet well composed.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

To run a rig, to play a trick; to engage in a frolic; to do something strange and unbecoming. [1913 Webster]

He little dreamt when he set out Of running such a rig.— Cowper.[1913 Webster]
Rig \Rig\, v. i. To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks. "Rigging and rifling all ways." --Chapman. [1913 Webster]
Rig \Rig\, v. t. To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer. [Obs. or Prov.] --Tusser. [1913 Webster]

To rig the market (Stock Exchange), to raise or lower market prices, as by some fraud or trick. [Cant] [1913 Webster]

Rig \Rig\, n. [See Ridge.] A ridge. [Prov. or Scott.] [1913 Webster]
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[imac]han to cover.]

1.To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling. [1913 Webster]

2.To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out. [1913 Webster]

Jack was rigged out in his gold and silver lace.— L'Estrange.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

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