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Meaning ofrigin English

rig

us//rɪɡ//uk//rɪɡ//

Pluralrigs
Past Tenserigged
Participle Verbrigging
Third Person Singularrigs

Definitions

Noun
1. sailing ship's rigging system
2. equipment for a specific task; gear
3. a large truck (semi-trailer)
  The company uses a rig to transport heavy equipment.
4. apparatus for drilling wells
  The oil company built a rig to extract petroleum from the ground.
5. informal attire or costume
  The actor wore a historical rig for the movie.
6. a modified personal computer
  The gamer built a custom rig with high-performance components.
7. radio equipment (citizen's band transceiver)
  The amateur radio operator used a rig to communicate with other enthusiasts.
8. a model with controls for animation
  The special effects team created a digital rig to animate the 3D character.
9. imperfectly castrated animal
  The farmer had to deal with a rig that had not been properly castrated.
Verb
1. to equip a ship with sails; shrouds
  The crew had to rig the yacht with new sails before the race.
2. to move heavy objects with equipment
  The construction team used a crane to rig the heavy concrete blocks into place.
3. to dress in a specific costume
  The actress spent hours to rig herself in the elaborate costume for the play.
4. to hastily construct or make something; in a makeshift way
  The workers had to rig a temporary shelter from the storm.
5. to manipulate dishonestly for gain; unfairly
  The company was accused of trying to rig the election results.
6. to add controls for animation (in modeling)
  The animator spent hours to rig the 3D model with complex controls.

Compounds / Phrases

big rig riggings