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rig

/ɹˈɪɡ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  1. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
    “rig an election”
  2. manipulate in a fraudulent manner
    “rig prices”
  3. connect or secure to
    “They rigged the bomb to the ignition”
  4. equip with sails or masts
    “rig a ship”

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
  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”

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Words that rhyme with rig

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