rig
1 of 3verb (1)
ˈrig 
rigged; rigging
transitive verb
1
: to fit out with rigging
rig a ship
2
: clothe, dress —usually used with out
3
: to furnish with special gear : equip
4
a
: to put in condition or position for use : adjust, arrange
a car rigged for manual control
b
: construct
rig up a temporary shelter
rig
2 of 3noun
1
: the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship
2
: equipage
especially : a carriage with its horse
3
: clothing, dress
4
: tackle, equipment, or machinery fitted for a specified purpose
an oil-drilling rig
5
: a tractor-trailer combination
rig
3 of 3verb (2)
rigged; rigging
transitive verb
1
: to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means
rig an election
2
: to fix in advance for a desired result
rig the contest
Synonyms
Verb (1)
- accoutre
- accouter
- equip
- fit (out)
- furnish
- gird
- kit (up or out) [chiefly British]
- outfit
- provision
- supply
Noun
- carriage
- equipage
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He drives a big rig. the rig of a schooner
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
probably back-formation from rigging
Verb (2)
rig, noun, a swindle
First Known Use
Verb (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing rig
Kids Definition
rig 1 of 2
verb
ˈrig
rigged; rigging
1
: to build or set up usually quickly and for temporary use
We rigged up a shelter of branches.
2
: to provide (as a ship) with rigging
3
: clothe sense 1, dress
4
: to provide with gear The firefighters were rigged out in protective suits.
rig
2 of 2noun
1
: the shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship that sets it apart from other types of ships
2
: equipment or machinery for a certain purpose
an oil-drilling rig
rig 1 of 2
noun
1
as in cab
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cab
- carriage
- chariot
- stagecoach
- equipage
- tandem
- gig
- buckboard
- buggy
- coupe
- carryall
- post chaise
- stage
- roadster
- chaise
- turnout
- coach
- tonga
- calash
- dogcart
- rockaway
- phaeton
- curricle
- go-cart
- coupé
- trap
- surrey
- barouche
- drosky
- cabriolet
- hansom cab
- victoria
- caroche
- droshky
- hackney coach
- diligence
- tilbury
- brougham
- landau
- troika
- jaunting car
- hansom
- caleche
- stanhope
- calèche
- hackney
- four-in-hand
2
as in clothing
covering for the human body most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans Synonyms & Similar Words
- clothing
- clothes
- attire
- dress
- rigging
- garments
- apparel
- wear
- gear
- costume
- livery
- threads
- weeds
- rags
- garb
- toggery
- clobber
- costumery
- vesture
- vestments
- vestiary
- togs
- raiment
- outfit
- duds
- habit
- wearables
- wardrobe
- habiliment(s)
- ensemble
- guise
- trim
- regalia
- finery
- couture
- tailoring
- caparison
- underwear
- tawdry
- getup
- pretties
- glad rags
- frock
- bravery
- array
- garderobe
- gaudery
- trumpery
- civvies
- tatters
- sportswear
- mufti
- frippery
- outerwear
- foofaraw
- underclothes
- civies
- gaiety
- haberdashery
- gayety
- activewear
- menswear
- playwear
- smallclothes
- loungewear
- nightclothes
- sleepwear
- pret-a-porter
- prêt-à-porter
- ready-to-wear
rig
2 of 2verb
as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out Synonyms & Similar Words
- equip
- supply
- outfit
- furnish
- provision
- kit (up or out)
- prepare
- arm
- stock
- present
- gird
- store
- accoutre
- portion
- accouter
- dole out
- hand out
- contribute
- allot
- apportion
- fit (out)
- distribute
- donate
- dispense
- fortify
- parcel (out)
- refit
- allocate
- prorate
- deal (out)
- assign
- bestow
- mete (out)
- reequip
- give
- refurnish
- reoutfit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strip
- deprive
- divest
- dispossess