Definitions for Rigrɪg
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
rigrɪg(v.; n.)rigged, rig•ging
(v.t.)to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with rigging.
Category: Nautical, Navy
to furnish with equipment or clothing (usu. fol. by out or up).
to assemble, install, or prepare (often fol. by up).
to manipulate fraudulently:
to rig prices.
(n.)the arrangement of the masts, spars, sails, etc., on a boat or ship.
Category: Nautical, Navy
apparatus designed for some purpose:
a hi-fi rig; oil-drilling rig.
a tractor-trailer.
Category: Common Vocabulary, Transportation
a carriage or wagon together with its horse.
Category: Transportation
costume; clothing.
Origin of rig:
1480–90; prob. < Scand; cf. Norw, Sw rigg (n.), rigga (v.)
Princeton's WordNet
rig(noun)
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, semi(noun)
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
rig, rigging(noun)
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
outfit, getup, rig, turnout(noun)
a set of clothing (with accessories)
"his getup was exceedingly elegant"
fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig(noun)
gear used in fishing
carriage, equipage, rig(noun)
a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
swindle, cheat, rig(verb)
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
"that book is a fraud"
rig, set up(verb)
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
"rig an election"
rig, manipulate(verb)
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
"rig prices"
rig(verb)
connect or secure to
"They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
rig, set, set up(verb)
equip with sails or masts
"rig a ship"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
rig(verb)ɪg
to dishonestly influence a competitive activity, election, etc.
The ruling party rigged the election.
rigɪg
to change a device or machine to make it do sth it is not intended to do
He rigged the camera so that it turned on when someone pushed "off."; a car rigged with explosives
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)
A Citizens' band radio.
rig(Verb)
To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
rig(Verb)
To equip and fit a ship with sails, shrouds, and yards.
rig(Verb)
To dress or clothe in some costume.
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.
to rig an election
Webster Dictionary
Rig(noun)
a ridge
Rig(verb)
to furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling
Rig(verb)
to dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out
Rig(noun)
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(noun)
dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing
Rig(noun)
a romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct
Rig(noun)
a sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic
Rig(noun)
a blast of wind
Rig(verb)
to play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks
Rig(verb)
to make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer
Translations for Rig
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
rig(noun)
an oil-rig.
- boorplatformAfrikaans

- هَيْكَل تَنقيب عن النَّفْطArabic

- сондова кулаBulgarian

- plataformaPortuguese (BR)

- vrtná věžCzech

- die KleidungGerman

- boreplatformDanish

- μηχανισμός για την εξόρυξη πετρελαίουGreek

- torre de perforación; plataforma petrolíferaSpanish

- naftapuurimisplatvormEstonian

- چاه نفتFarsi

- öljynporauslauttaFinnish

- derrickFrench

- מִתקָן קִידוּחַ נֵפטHebrew

- विशेष उपकरणHindi

- morska platforma za bušenje i crpljenje nafteCroatian

- fúrószigetHungarian

- anjunganIndonesian

- (olíu)borturn/-pallurIcelandic

- impianto, piattaformaItalian

- 石油掘削装置Japanese

- (유정(油井)의) 굴착 장치Korean

- gręžimo bokštasLithuanian

- (naftas) urbjtornisLatvian

- pelantar cari gali minyakMalay

- boorinstallatieDutch

- (olje)riggNorwegian

- platforma wiertniczaPolish

- چاه نفتPersian

- د تیلو چاهPashto

- plataformaPortuguese

- sondăRomanian

- буровая вышкаRussian

- vrtná vežaSlovak

- vrtalna ploščadSlovenian

- platforma za naftuSerbian

- oljeriggSwedish

- เครื่องมือขุดเจาะน้ำมันThai

- petrol platformuTurkish

- 鑽油平台Chinese (Trad.)

- бурова вишкаUkrainian

- تیل نکالنے کی جگہUrdu

- giàn khoan dầuVietnamese

- 钻井设备机Chinese (Simp.)

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