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rig1 /rig/ transitive verb (riggˈing; rigged)- To fit with sails and tackling (nautical)
- To fit up or fit out
- To equip
- To set up, set in working order (also intransitive verb)
- To dress, clothe (now informal)
noun- The form and arrangement of masts, sails and tackling
- An outfit
- Garb
- General appearance
- Equipment
- A team of horses and carriage (N American)
- An articulated lorry (informal, esp N American)
- A well-boring plant, an oil rig
ORIGIN: Origin obscure; perh connected with Norw rigga to bind -rigged combining form With masts and sails arranged in the manner indicated riggˈer noun - A person who rigs ships
- A person who puts together and attends to the rigging of aircraft
- Someone who puts up and looks after the scaffolding and lifting apparatus, etc that is used for building operations and theatrical and musical productions, etc
- An outrigger
- (in machinery) a narrow drum
combining form Denoting a ship rigged in the manner indicated riggˈing noun - Tackle
- The system of cordage which supports a ship's masts and extends the sails
- The system of wires and cords in an aircraft
rigging loft noun - A long workshop where rigging is fitted
- The place in a theatre from which the scenery is manipulated
rigˈ-out noun An outfit rig out To provide with complete dress, full equipment, etc rig up - To dress or equip
- To put up quickly from available, esp inadequate, materials
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