'RIG' definitions:

Definition of 'rig'

From: WordNet
noun
Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
noun
A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together [syn: trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, semi]
noun
Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel [syn: rig, rigging]
noun
A set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant" [syn: outfit, getup, rig, turnout]
noun
Gear used in fishing [syn: fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig]
noun
A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses [syn: carriage, equipage, rig]
noun
The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud" [syn: swindle, cheat, rig]
verb
Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" [syn: rig, set up]
verb
Manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices" [syn: rig, manipulate]
verb
Connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
verb
Equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship" [syn: rig, set, set up]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: GCIDE
  • Rig \Rig\, n. [See Ridge.] A ridge. [Prov. or Scott.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'Rig'

From: 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]

Acronyms for 'RIG'

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