rig

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rig

A fisherman checks the rig on his fishing rod.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A fraudulent or dishonest scheme: An act of swindling or cheating through a deceptive plan.
    • A vehicle or large piece of equipment: A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer, or a vehicle drawn by horses. Also refers to the machinery or apparatus for a specific purpose, such as drilling.
    • The arrangement of masts, sails, etc., on a ship: The specific formation and equipment of a sailing vessel.
    • A set of clothing or outfit: A particular set of clothes, often with accessories.

  2. Verb:

    • To equip or fit out: To provide a ship with sails, masts, and rigging.
    • To assemble or set up hastily or in a makeshift way: To construct or arrange something quickly, often using available materials.
    • To manipulate dishonestly: To control or influence something fraudulently, such as prices or an election.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The investigation uncovered a massive tax rig. (The investigation uncovered a massive tax fraud scheme.)
    • The oil rig was visible miles out at sea. (The oil drilling apparatus was visible miles out at sea.)
    • He wore his formal rig to the wedding. (He wore his formal outfit to the wedding.)

  • Verb:

    • The sailors worked to rig the ship for its maiden voyage. (The sailors worked to equip the ship with sails for its maiden voyage.)
    • We need to rig up a temporary shelter. (We need to set up a temporary shelter quickly.)
    • The company was accused of trying to rig the bidding process. (The company was accused of trying to manipulate the bidding process dishonestly.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To rig out": To dress someone in a particular way, often elaborately.

    • She was rigged out in an extravagant gown for the ball. (She was dressed in an extravagant gown for the ball.)

  • "To rig the market": To manipulate stock or commodity prices artificially.

    • Traders conspired to rig the market and inflate prices. (Traders conspired to manipulate the market and inflate prices.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Rigging (n): The system of ropes, chains, and gear used to support and control the masts, sails, etc., of a sailing vessel. Can also refer to the equipment for lifting.
  • Rigger (n): A person who rigs or attends to the rigging of ships, or who works with lifting apparatus.
Synonyms
  • Noun (scheme): Fraud, swindle, scam, trick.
  • Verb (equip): Fit out, outfit, furnish.
  • Verb (manipulate): Fix, manipulate, tamper with, doctor.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Rig up: To assemble or construct something quickly and often crudely.

    • They rigged up a communication system using old radios. (They hastily assembled a communication system using old radios.)

  • Rig out: To dress or clothe someone.

    • He rigged himself out in his best suit for the interview. (He dressed himself in his best suit for the interview.)
Related Idioms

  • In full rig: Dressed in formal or ceremonial clothes.

    • The officers were in full rig for the parade. (The officers were dressed in full ceremonial uniform for the parade.)

  • Jack of all trades and master of none: (While not containing "rig," it relates to the makeshift nature of "rigging something up"—a temporary, often improvised solution by a generalist.)

rig

A fisherman checks the rig on his fishing rod.

Noun
  1. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
    • that book is a fraud
  2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
  3. gear used in fishing
  4. a set of clothing (with accessories)
    • his getup was exceedingly elegant
  5. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
  6. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
  7. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
Verb
  1. equip with sails or masts
    • rig a ship
  2. connect or secure to
    • They rigged the bomb to the ignition
  3. manipulate in a fraudulent manner
    • rig prices
  4. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
    • rig an election

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