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Meaning of the word rig in English

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rig

US /rɪɡ/
UK /rɪɡ/
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Noun

1.

a large structure, typically a tower, used for drilling oil or natural gas from the ground or seabed

Example:
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The oil rig operated day and night in the North Sea.
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They are building a new drilling rig offshore.
Synonym:
derrick platform drilling rig
2.

the arrangement of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel

Example:
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The ship's new rig allowed it to sail faster.
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He studied the different types of sailing rigs.
Synonym:
tackle gear apparatus
3.

a particular type of equipment or machinery, especially for a specific purpose

Example:
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He set up his fishing rig by the lake.
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The gamer showed off his new PC rig.
Synonym:
equipment apparatus gear kit

Verb

1.

to manipulate or control something, especially dishonestly or unfairly, in order to achieve a desired outcome

Example:
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They tried to rig the election results.
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The company was accused of rigging the bidding process.
Synonym:
manipulate fix falsify engineer tamper with
2.

to provide a ship or boat with sails and rigging

Example:
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They spent weeks learning how to rig the sailboat.
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The crew worked quickly to rig the new mast.
Synonym:
equip fit out furnish
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