rigging
rigging /ˈrɪgɪŋ/
noun
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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
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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
-
(
)
Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
(
rig
)
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
-
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
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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.
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Gear used in fishing
(
fishing gear
, fishing rig
, rig
, tackle
, fishing 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
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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
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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
-
[ 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
-
(
)
Connect or secure to
(
rig
)
connect or secure to
They rigged the bomb to the ignition
They rigged the bomb to the ignition
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(
)
Manipulate in a fraudulent manner
(
manipulate
, rig
)
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Rig prices
rig prices
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(
)
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
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Equip with sails or masts
(
rig
, set
, set up
)
equip with sails or masts
Rig a ship
rig a ship