rigging
/ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
noun
- The system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support and control the sails and masts of a ship.
- A strong wind snapped one of the rigging lines, causing the mast to sway.
- The ship's rigging was old and needed replacement before the voyage.
- The sailor climbed the rigging to adjust the sails.
- The act of manipulating or fixing something dishonestly, especially an election or contest.
- He was accused of rigging the auction by bidding with fake accounts.
- The investigation revealed widespread rigging of the voting machines.
- The team was disqualified for rigging the competition results.
- Equipment or gear used for a particular purpose, such as in theater or construction.
- They set up the climbing rigging for the safety of the workers.
- The stage rigging included lights, curtains, and pulleys.
- The film crew brought their own rigging for the camera shots.
verb
- Present participle of rig; to manipulate or fix something dishonestly.
- They were rigging the game by hiding cards in their sleeves.
- The company was caught rigging prices with its competitors.
- She denied rigging the survey to get a favorable result.
- Present participle of rig; to set up or equip with necessary gear or apparatus.
- The crew is rigging the sails for the morning departure.
- He spent the afternoon rigging the fishing rods on the boat.
- They are rigging the stage lights for tonight's concert.