Rig meaning

What does “rig” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rig” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise.

rig

noun

  1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

  2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

  3. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

    Synonymsrigging
  4. a set of clothing (with accessories)

    “his getup was exceedingly elegant”

  5. gear used in fishing

  6. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

  7. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

    “that book is a fraud”

    Synonymsswindlecheat

verb

  1. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

    “rig an election”

    Synonymsset up
  2. manipulate in a fraudulent manner

    “rig prices”

    Synonymsmanipulate
  3. connect or secure to

    “They rigged the bomb to the ignition”

  4. equip with sails or masts

    “rig a ship”

    Synonymssetset up

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University