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Definition of rigged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
dishonest setupset up or arranged dishonestly for a desired outcome
- The election was rigged to favor the incumbent..
2.
maritimeTECH. equipped with sails and necessary riggingTECH.
- The ship was fully rigged for the journey.
Expressions with rigged
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manipulated to produce a desired outcome
The lottery was a rigged game, ensuring certain people won.
completely equipped with all necessary components
The fully rigged camera setup was ready for the shoot.
having at least three square-rigged masts
The full-rigged ship sailed smoothly across the ocean.
having one or more gaff sails
The old schooner was beautifully gaff-rigged.
equipped with a triangular lateen sail
The boat was lateen-rigged for the Mediterranean voyage.
equipped with a full set of sails
The vessel was ship-rigged for the long voyage.
having sails set on horizontal spars perpendicular to the keel
The square-rigged ship sailed smoothly across the Atlantic..
Origin of rigged
Old Norse, rigga (to bind) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with rigged included in their meaning
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rigged
fraudulently arranged or prearranged
manipulation
an event or situation was manipulated or rigged
physical trap
rigged with hidden devices to cause harm or surprise
unfair advantage
someone has rigged the situation
hidden danger
rigged with hidden devices to cause harm or surprise when opened
maritime
sailing vessel with square rigged foremast
ship type
small lateen-rigged Mediterranean sailing ship
maritime
serrated cleat used on square-rigged ships
maritime
foremost jib on a square-rigged sailing vessel
sailing
four-sided sail rigged obliquely to the mast
maritime
small sloop-rigged yacht for racing
games
decoy luring people into a rigged game
historical vessel
two-masted gaff-rigged vessel used historically
maritime
sail above the royal on square-rigged ships
maritime
large, traditionally rigged sailing vessel
maritime
mast above the topmast on a square-rigged ship
maritime
sail above the topsail on a square-rigged ship
nautical
mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship
air scoop
sail rigged to catch breezes
maritime
small ship's boat rigged for sailing
sailing ships
having at least three square-rigged masts
Examples of rigged in a sentence
Many believe the contest was rigged to ensure his victory. The rigged vessel sailed smoothly across the ocean. Every rigged ship in the fleet was ready for departure.
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- French:truqué, gréé, ...
- German:manipuliert, getakelt, ...
- Italian:truccato, attrezzato, ...
- Spanish:arreglado, aparejado, ...
- Portuguese:manipulado, aparelhado, ...
- Chinese:被操纵的, 装备齐全的, ...
- Japanese:不正, 装備された, ...
- Arabic:مزوّر, مجهز بالأشرعة, ...
- Hebrew:מְזוּיָּף, מְצוּיָּד בְּמִפְרָשִׂים וּבְחֶבְלוּל, ...
- Russian:сфальсифицированный, оснащенный, ...
- Ukrainian:сфальсифікований, оснащений, ...
- Hindi:धांधलीपूर्ण, सुसज्जित, ...
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)
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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