Meaning of 'rig'

noun

the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

Synonyms: cheat

noun

a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

Synonyms: carriage equipage

noun

gear used in fishing

Synonyms: tackle

noun

a set of clothing (with accessories)

Synonyms: turnout

noun

gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

noun

formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

Synonyms: rigging

noun

a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

Synonyms: semi trailer truck tractor trailer trucking rig articulated lorry

verb

equip with sails or masts

Example: "rig a ship"

Synonyms: set set up

verb

connect or secure to

Example: "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"

verb

manipulate in a fraudulent manner

Example: "rig prices"

Synonyms: manipulate

verb

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

Example: "rig an election"

Synonyms: set up