rig

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rig]
- /rɪg/
- /rɪɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rig]
- /rɪg/

Definitions of rig word

verb with object rig Chiefly Nautical. to put in proper order for working or use. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like. 1
verb with object rig to furnish or provide with equipment, clothing, etc.; fit (usually followed by out or up). 1
verb with object rig to assemble, install, or prepare (often followed by up). 1
verb with object rig to manipulate fraudulently: to rig prices. 1
noun rig the arrangement of the masts, spars, sails, etc., on a boat or ship. 1
noun rig apparatus for some purpose; equipment; outfit; gear: a hi-fi rig; Bring your rod and reel and all the rest of your fishing rig. 1

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Origin of rig

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; 1930-35 for def 4; probably < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, Swedish rigg (noun), rigga (v.)

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Parts of speech for Rig

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rig

rig popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for rig

verb rig

accouter — to outfit; equip, esp. for military service
accoutre — to provide with equipment or dress, esp military
apparelled — clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire; raiment.
appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.
arm — Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.

noun rig

accouterment — an accoutering or being accoutered
accoutrement — Accoutrements are all the things you have with you when you travel or when you take part in a particular activity.
accoutrements — all the things you have with you when you travel or take part in a particular activity, such as clothing and equipment
apparel — Apparel means clothes, especially formal clothes worn on an important occasion.
array — An array of different things or people is a large number or wide range of them.

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