Definition of rig - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
setupset up equipment in a particular way
- They rigged the stage for the concert tonight..
2.
- They rigged a shelter from branches.
3.
fraudmanipulate something dishonestly for personal gain
- He rigged the election to win.
4.
- She rigged him as a pirate for the party.
5.
maritimeTECH. equip a ship with sails and riggingTECH.
- They rigged the ship for the long voyage.
6.
animationTECH. outfit a model with animation controlsTECH.
- The animator rigged the character for the scene.
Noun
1.
equipmentTECH. apparatus for drilling wellsTECH.
- The oil rig was visible from the shore.
2.
industryTECH. US large structure for extracting oil or gasTECH. US
- The offshore rig was a marvel of engineering.
3.
maritimeTECH. the rigging of a sailing ship or craftTECH.
- The ship's rig was damaged in the storm.
4.
- The rig delivered goods across the country.
5.
toolsspecial equipment or gear for a purpose
- He set up his fishing rig by the lake.
6.
- He communicated using his rig during the trip.
7.
- The rig was uncovered by the investigators.
8.
animationTECH. model with controls for animationTECH.
- The animator adjusted the rig for smoother motion.
9.
carriageDated UK vehicle drawn by horsesDated UK
- The old rig was displayed at the museum.
Images of rig
apparatus for drilling wells 
large structure for extracting oil or gas 
the rigging of a sailing ship or craft 
large truck like a semi-trailer 
vehicle drawn by horses
Expressions with rig
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assemble something quickly using available materials
They rigged up a shelter using branches and leaves.
manipulate rules or processes for unfair advantage
They rig the system to win the election.
manipulate the voting process to achieve a desired outcome
They tried to rig a vote to win the election.
manipulate a game to ensure a desired outcome
They tried to rig the game to make sure their team won.
manipulate market conditions for unfair advantage
They were accused of trying to rig the market.
equipment used for catching fish
He prepared his fishing rig before heading to the lake.
dishonestly arrange election results for a desired outcome
They tried to rig the elections to stay in power.
dishonestly manipulate the outcome of a voting process
They tried to rig the vote to win the election.
truck with a tractor and trailer
The trucking rig delivered goods across the country.
wearing all the correct or formal clothes or equipment
The soldiers stood in full rig for inspection.
set up equipment or arrangements on a flat surface
They rig the deck before the concert starts.
large truck used for long-haul transport
The big rig traveled across the country in three days.
fix temporarily in a haphazard way
She jerry-rigged the leaky pipe with a plastic bag.
assemble or repair something quickly and temporarily
They had to jury-rig the broken fence to keep the animals in.
equipment used for drilling holes in the ground
The drill rig was set up at the construction site.
special equipment built to test parts, machines or systems under controlled conditions
The engineers used a test rig to simulate years of heavy use.
structure for drilling wells for oil or gas
The drilling rig was set up in the desert.
structure for extracting oil or gas at sea
The offshore rig was visible from the coastline.
structure for drilling oil or gas wells
The oil rig was set up offshore for drilling.
fore-and-aft rig with a tall, pointed mainsail
He admired the Bermuda rig's sleek design.
sailing rig with a single sail on an un-stayed mast
The small boat was equipped with a cat rig, ideal for solo sailing.
sailing rig with sails set lengthwise along the line of the keel
The small sloop was equipped with a fore-and-aft rig, ideal for solo sailing.
sailing rig with a sail supported by a gaff
The old schooner had a beautiful gaff rig.
sailboat rig with a sliding spar
The small dinghy was equipped with a gunter rig.
Origin of rig
Old Norse, rigg (backbone)
Terms with rig included in their meaning
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strategy
to rig a situation for a desired result
oilfield job
person responsible for operating a drilling rig
drilling
worker on a drilling rig handling drillpipe
drilling
equipment on a drilling rig for hoisting and lowering drill strings
oilfield equipment
connected pipe and tools on a rig that turn the bit
fishing rig
fishing line with hooks and bait lowered into the water
oil industry
large pipe carrying oil from seabed to rig
canvas rig
fore-and-aft sail on the mizzenmast
oil worker
laborer on an oil rig
industry
work as a laborer on an oil rig
oil industry
foreman supervising drilling operations on an oil rig
worker
person who works on an oil rig
sailing
fore-and-aft rig with a tall, pointed mainsail
maritime
sailing rig with a single sail on an un-stayed mast
boat sails
sailing rig with sails set lengthwise along the line of the keel
maritime
sailing rig with a sail supported by a gaff
maritime
sailboat rig with a sliding spar
sailing
gaff rig with parallel hoisted gaff
sailing
sailboat rig with triangular sails
tall mast
sailing rig with forestay attached at mast's top
occupation
person working on an oil rig
maritime
rig with a taller mainmast than foremast
maritime
sailing rig with sails set perpendicular to keel
Examples of rig in a sentence
The crew rigged the sails before departure. They rigged a quick fix for the broken pipe. The team rigged a temporary stage for the event. They rigged the contest to ensure their team won. The company rigged the bidding process to secure the contract. They rigged the children as superheroes for the play.
The stylist rigged her in a vintage outfit for the photoshoot. The crew rigged the vessel before dawn. He learned to rig the boat during his training. She learned to rig the model for the game. They rigged the puppet for the animation project. The crew assembled the rig in record time. A new rig was purchased for the offshore project. The rig was visible from miles away. They built a new rig in record time. The crew inspected the rig before setting sail. A new rig was installed on the old vessel. The rig parked at the rest stop for the night. Drivers must be cautious when passing a rig on the highway. The climbing rig was essential for the expedition. She inspected the rig before the diving session. The rig was essential for their cross-country communication. She adjusted the rig to get a clearer signal. They fell victim to a financial rig. The rig was cleverly disguised as a legitimate business. She created a complex rig for the character's face. The rig allowed for realistic character movements. The rig was parked outside the old barn. They rode the rig through the countryside.
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- French:installer, appareil de forage, ...
- German:aufbauen, Bohrgerät, ...
- Italian:preparare, piattaforma petrolifera, ...
- Spanish:instalar, torre de perforación, ...
- Portuguese:montar, sonda, ...
- Chinese:布置, 钻机, ...
- Japanese:設置する, 掘削装置, ...
- Arabic:جَهَّزَ, مِنَصَّة حَفْر, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַתְקִין, מִתְקָן קִדּוּחַ, ...
- Russian:установить, буровая установка, ...
- Ukrainian:встановлювати, бурова установка, ...
- Hindi:उपकरण जमाना, रिग, ...
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