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Meaning of 'rig' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rig [ n.]
- A ridge.
- 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.
- Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing.
- A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
- A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
- A blast of wind.
2 . Rig [ v. i.]
- To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
3 . Rig [ v. t.]
- To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.
- To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.
- To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.

Meaning of 'rig' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rig [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a set of clothing (with accessories)
Example in sentence:
  • his getup was exceedingly elegant
Meaning (2):
- the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
Example in sentence:
  • that book is a fraud
3 . rig [ v]
Meaning (3):
- equip with sails or masts
Example in sentence:
  • rig a ship
Meaning (4):
- arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
Example in sentence:
  • rig an election
Meaning (5):
- manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Example in sentence:
  • rig prices
Meaning (6):
- connect or secure to
Example in sentence:
  • They rigged the bomb to the ignition

Nearby Words:

rig-veda riga fir rigadoon rigarion rigel rigescent rigged rigger rigging riggish

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