nounπShareThe rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft."The sailor carefully checked the ship's rig before setting sail on the ocean. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpecial equipment or gear used for a particular purpose."The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface."technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large truck such as a semi-tractor."Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps."vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe special apparatus used for drilling wells."The oil company brought in a powerful rig to drill a new well. "technicalgeologymachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA costume or an outfit."My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween."appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA computer case, often modified for looks."My brother built a custom rig for his gaming computer. "computingelectronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc."The farmer noticed a small, limping rig among the sheep. "animalmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRadio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver."My brother uses his CB rig to talk to friends on the road. "technologyelectronicscommunicationvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA model outfitted with parameterized controls for animation."The animation rig for the school play's character allowed the actors to easily control the puppet's movements. "arttechnologycomputingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit out with a harness or other equipment."The climbers carefully rigged the ropes to the mountain face before starting their ascent. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards."The shipwrights carefully rigged the new sailboat with strong ropes and sturdy sails. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress or clothe in some costume."She had to rig herself up in her old Halloween costume for the last-minute school play. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner."rig up a makeshift shelter"technologymachinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes."to rig an election"politicsbusinesslawmoraleconomygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer."The student was suspected of rigging the exam, stealing answers from another student. "actionbusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo outfit a model with controls for animation."The animator will rig the 3D model of the car so it can drive smoothly in the game. "computingtechnologyentertainmentartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge."The hiking trail followed a narrow rig, winding its way up the mountain. "geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct."The new student was a bit of a rig, constantly disrupting class and ignoring the teacher's instructions. "characterpersonmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promiscuous woman."The rumors about Sarah being a rig were upsetting to her family. "personsexcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic."The children's playful rig in the park was a bit noisy, but harmless. "actionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blast of wind."The sudden rig of wind blew the papers from the table. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks."The little boy rigged a prank on his sister, hiding her favorite stuffed animal. "characteractionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn algebraic structure similar to a ring, but without the requirement that every element have an additive inverse."In math class, the teacher explained that a rig is like a number system where you can always add and multiply, but you can't always subtract. "mathstructureabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading