Rig — Rig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rigged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rigging}.] [Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap round, rig; cf. AS. wr[=i]han to cover.] 1. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling. [1913 Webster] 2. To dress; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rig — /rig/, v., rigged, rigging, n. v.t. 1. Chiefly Naut. a. to put in proper order for working or use. b. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. c. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like. 2.… … Universalium
rig — [rig] vt. rigged, rigging [LME riggen < Scand, as in Norw rigga, to bind, splice] 1. a) to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with sails, shrouds, etc. b) to fit (sails, shrouds, etc.) to a ship s masts, yards, etc. 2. to assemble and adjust the wings,… … English World dictionary
Rig — Rig, n. 1. (Naut.) 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Dress; esp., odd … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rig|ging — rig|ging1 «RIHG ihng», noun. 1. the ropes, chains, and cables used to support and work the masts, yards, and sails on a ship. 2. tackle; equipment: »Did you need all that rigging for a trip of only two days? rig|ging2 «RIHG ihng», noun. Scottish … Useful english dictionary
rig — rig1 [rıg] v past tense and past participle rigged present participle rigging [T] [Sense: 1 2; Date: 1700 1800; Origin: rig trick (18 19 centuries).] [Sense: 3; Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language] 1.) to dishonestly… … Dictionary of contemporary English
rig — rig1 [ rıg ] noun count * ▸ 1 for getting oil/gas ▸ 2 large truck ▸ 3 set of equipment ▸ 4 arrangement of sails ▸ 5 set of clothes/uniform 1. ) a tall structure fitted with equipment for getting oil or gas out of the ground or from under the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rig — I UK [rɪɡ] / US noun [countable] Word forms rig : singular rig plural rigs * 1) a tall structure fitted with equipment for getting oil or gas out of the ground or from under the bottom of the sea a drilling rig an oil rig 2) American a large… … English dictionary
rig — I. transitive verb (rigged; rigging) Etymology: probably back formation from rigging Date: 15th century 1. to fit out (as a ship) with rigging 2. clothe, dress usually used with out 3. to furnish with special gear ; equip 4 … New Collegiate Dictionary
rig — 1 verb rigged, rigging (T) 1 to arrange or influence an election, competition etc in a dishonest way so that you get the result that you want: She claimed the election was rigged. 2 (usually passive) to provide a ship with ropes, sails etc: a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
