Rig: Definition with Rig Pictures and Photos

Definition of Rig

1. Noun. Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise.

Specialized synonyms: Drill Rig, Drilling Rig, Oil Rig, Oilrig
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia

2. Verb. Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit. "Rig an election"

Exact synonyms: Set Up
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel

3. Noun. A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together.

Exact synonyms: Articulated Lorry, Semi, Tractor Trailer, Trailer Truck, Trucking Rig
Terms within: Semi, Semitrailer, Trailer
Specialized synonyms: Tandem Trailer
Generic synonyms: Motortruck, Truck

4. Verb. Manipulate in a fraudulent manner. "Rig prices"

Exact synonyms: Manipulate
Generic synonyms: Price

5. Noun. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.

Exact synonyms: Rigging
Specialized synonyms: Bermuda Rig, Bermudan Rig, Bermudian Rig, Marconi Rig, Cat Rig, Fore-and-aft Rig, Lateen-rig
Generic synonyms: Formation

6. Verb. Connect or secure to. "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"

Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure

7. Noun. A set of clothing (with accessories). "His getup was exceedingly elegant"

Exact synonyms: Getup, Outfit, Turnout
Generic synonyms: Attire, Dress, Garb
Specialized synonyms: Bib-and-tucker, Ensemble, Playsuit, Trousseau
Derivative terms: Get Up, Outfit, Turn Out

8. Verb. Equip with sails or masts. "Rig a ship"

Exact synonyms: Set, Set Up
Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit
Derivative terms: Rigger, Rigging, Rigging

9. Noun. Gear used in fishing.

Exact synonyms: Fishing Gear, Fishing Rig, Fishing Tackle, Tackle
Member holonyms: Bob, Bobber, Bobfloat, Cork, Fishhook, Fishing Line, Fishing Pole, Fishing Rod, Gaff, Harpoon, Landing Net, Reel, Fishgig, Fizgig, Gig, Lance, Spear, Spinner
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia
Terms within: Gig

10. Noun. A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses.

Exact synonyms: Carriage, Equipage
Terms within: Axletree, Rumble
Specialized synonyms: Barouche, Brougham, Buckboard, Buggy, Roadster, Cab, Cabriolet, Caroche, Chaise, Shay, Chariot, Clarence, Coach, Coach-and-four, Four-in-hand, Droshky, Drosky, Gharry, Gig, Hackney, Hackney Carriage, Hackney Coach, Hansom, Hansom Cab, Landau, Post Chaise, Stanhope, Surrey, Trap, Troika
Generic synonyms: Horse-drawn Vehicle

11. Noun. The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme. "That book is a fraud"

Exact synonyms: Cheat, Swindle
Specialized synonyms: Cozenage, Scam, Bunco, Bunco Game, Bunko, Bunko Game, Con, Con Game, Confidence Game, Confidence Trick, Flimflam, Gyp, Hustle, Sting, Pyramiding, Holdout, Swiz, Shell Game, Thimblerig
Generic synonyms: Fraud
Derivative terms: Cheat, Swindle

Definition of Rig

1. n. A ridge.

2. v. t. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.

3. n. 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.

4. n. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

5. v. i. To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.

6. v. t. To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.