rig
noun
1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
Definition categories: man–made, appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
Similar word(s): semi
Definition categories: man–made, motortruck, truck
3. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
Similar word(s): rigging
Definition categories: man–made, formation
4. a set of clothing (with accessories)
Similar word(s): getup, outfit, turnout
Definition categories: man–made, attire, dress, garb
5. gear used in fishing
Similar word(s): tackle
Definition categories: man–made, appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
6. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
Similar word(s): carriage, equipage
Definition categories: man–made
7. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
verb
1. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
- rig an election
Definition categories: social, cheat, chisel
2. manipulate in a fraudulent manner
- rig prices
Similar word(s): manipulate
Definition categories: possession, price
3. connect or secure to
- They rigged the bomb to the ignition
Definition categories: contact, fasten, fix, secure
4. equip with sails or masts
- rig a ship
Similar word(s): set
Definition categories: change, equip, fit, outfit
Sentences with rig as a verb:
- to rig an election