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Rig

noun

1.

Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise.

2.

A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together. Synonyms: articulated lorry, semi, tractor trailer, trailer truck, trucking rig.

3.

Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel. Synonym: rigging.

4.

A set of clothing (with accessories). Synonyms: getup, outfit, turnout.

5.

Gear used in fishing. Synonyms: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle.

6.

A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses. Synonyms: carriage, equipage.

7.

The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme. Synonyms: cheat, swindle.

verb

(past & past part. rigged; pres. part. rigging)

1.

Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit. Synonym: set up.

2.

Manipulate in a fraudulent manner. Synonym: manipulate.

3.

Connect or secure to.

4.

Equip with sails or masts. Synonyms: set, set up.

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