rig

/rɪɡ/
noun
  1. A large truck, especially one that is part of a tractor-trailer combination.
    • We passed a huge rig carrying logs on the highway.
    • My uncle has been driving a rig across the country for twenty years.
    • The driver parked his rig at the rest stop for the night.
  2. The special equipment used for a particular purpose, such as drilling for oil or setting up a stage.
    • The drilling rig operated 24 hours a day.
    • The oil rig stood tall against the ocean sky.
    • They brought in a sound rig for the outdoor concert.
  3. A set of clothes, especially a uniform or outfit worn for a specific activity.
    • She bought a new running rig for the marathon.
    • The team wore matching rigs for the competition.
    • He put on his fishing rig before heading to the lake.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To manipulate or control something dishonestly for personal gain.
    • Someone rigged the game so that the favorite team would win.
    • The company was accused of rigging the election results.
    • They tried to rig the bidding process to get the contract.
  2. To set up or equip something, often in a temporary or improvised way.
    • The sailors rigged the sails before the storm.
    • We rigged a shelter using tarps and rope.
    • He rigged a camera to the ceiling to get a better view.
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