Rig | Mean of rig in English Dictionary
/ˈrɪg/
- Verb
- to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way in order to get a desired result
- They are suspected of rigging [=fixing] the election.
- Noun
- equipment or machinery that is used for a particular purpose
- an oil-drilling rig = an oil rig
- a radio rig
- a large truck that is attached to a trailer
- He drives a big rig.
- the way the sails and masts are arranged on a ship or boat
- the rig of a schooner
- Verb
- to build or set up (something) usually quickly and for temporary use
- We rigged (up) a lean-to.
- Aid workers rigged (up) a shelter for the hurricane victims.
- to place (something) in the proper position for use
- The stage crew rigged (up) the lights.
- to provide (a boat or ship) with ropes, sails, etc.
- They rigged (up) the ship and prepared to set sail.
- to provide (someone or something) with particular clothing or equipment
- They rigged the volunteer firefighters out in nonflammable suits.
- to put something secretly in (a place)
- They rigged the enemy base with explosives.