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  • 71rig-and-fur — |rigən|fər adjective Etymology: rig (II) chiefly Scotland : ridged and furrowed : ribbed rig and fur stockings …

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  • 72rig´id|ness — rig|id «RIHJ ihd», adjective. 1. stiff; firm; not bending: »a rigid support. Hold your arm rigid. SYNONYM(S): unyielding, unbending. See syn. under stiff. (Cf. ↑stiff) 2. strict; not changing: » …

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  • 73rig´or|ous|ness — rig|or|ous «RIHG uhr uhs», adjective. 1. very severe; strict: »the rigorous discipline in the army. The strike put the Administration s labor policy to a rigorous test (New York Times). SYNONYM(S): stern. See syn. under strict. (Cf. ↑strict) 2.… …

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  • 74rig´or|ous|ly — rig|or|ous «RIHG uhr uhs», adjective. 1. very severe; strict: »the rigorous discipline in the army. The strike put the Administration s labor policy to a rigorous test (New York Times). SYNONYM(S): stern. See syn. under strict. (Cf. ↑strict) 2.… …

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  • 75rig|or|ous — «RIHG uhr uhs», adjective. 1. very severe; strict: »the rigorous discipline in the army. The strike put the Administration s labor policy to a rigorous test (New York Times). SYNONYM(S): stern. See syn. under strict. (Cf. ↑strict) 2. harsh: »a… …

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  • 76Rig-Veda — Rig Ve da See {Veda}. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 77Rig 'n' Roll — is a new truck driving simulation game in progress, and is expected to be released in Europe in the 4th Quarter of 2008. It s about trucks, driving, and associated business activities. The game takes place in USA in 2024. The game is made by 1C… …

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  • 78rig the market — ► COMMERCE, STOCK MARKET to unfairly or illegally control the sale or the price of products, shares, etc. in order to make a profit: »The energy regulator accused the big electricity generators of rigging the market to keep prices deliberately… …

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  • 79Rig-Veda — Rig Ve•da [[t]rɪgˈveɪ də, ˈvi də[/t]] n. Hinduism. ear one of the Vedas, a collection of 1028 hymns • Etymology: < Skt ṛgveda Rig ve′dic, adj …

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  • 80rig|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 …

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