nounπShareThe rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft."The sailors carefully checked the rigs of the tall ship before setting sail. "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."technicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large truck such as a semi-tractor."Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps."vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe special apparatus used for drilling wells."The oil company brought in the rigs to start drilling for new wells. "technologymachinetechnicalindustryfuelenergyChat 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's gaming rig has a custom-painted case and extra fans. "computingelectronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc."The farmer examined the young sheep, noticing it was a rig and needed further attention. "animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRadio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver."The truck stop was full of truckers chatting on their rigs, swapping stories and road information. "communicationelectronicstechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA model outfitted with parameterized controls for animation."The animation student spent hours creating detailed rigs for her 3D character models, allowing her to easily control their movements. "technologycomputingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit out with a harness or other equipment."The zookeeper rigs the horse with a saddle and bridle before the riding lesson. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards."The shipbuilder carefully rigs each new vessel with strong sails and sturdy ropes, ensuring it's ready for the open ocean. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress or clothe in some costume."Before the school play, the teacher rigs all the students in their animal costumes. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner."rig up a makeshift shelter"technicalactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes."to rig an election"politicsgovernmentlawbusinessmoralattitudeactionsocietyeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer."The kids were always trying to rig cookies from the jar when Mom wasn't looking. "propertyactionbusinesseconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo outfit a model with controls for animation."The animator rigs the 3D character so it can walk and talk believably in the film. "arttechnologycomputingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge."The farmer plowed the field, creating rigs of soil to help with drainage. "geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.""The headmaster expelled the student because the rigs behavior was disruptive and disrespectful to the school." "charactermoralpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic."The children, full of energy, got up to some rigs during recess, hiding each other's lunchboxes. "entertainmentactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blast of wind."The sudden rigs of wind nearly blew my hat off as I walked to school. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks."The children sometimes rigs at recess, pulling each other's hats and making silly faces. "characteractionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn algebraic structure similar to a ring, but without the requirement that every element have an additive inverse.""When studying the properties of whole numbers and their operations, mathematicians sometimes use structures called rigs, where subtraction isn't always possible, unlike with integers." "mathstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading