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- [rig out]
- /rɪg aʊt/
- /rɪɡ ˈaʊt/
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- [rig out]
- /rɪg aʊt/
Definitions of rig out words
- verb with object rig out 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 out to furnish or provide with equipment, clothing, etc.; fit (usually followed by out or up). 1
- verb with object rig out to assemble, install, or prepare (often followed by up). 1
- verb with object rig out to manipulate fraudulently: to rig prices. 1
- noun rig out the arrangement of the masts, spars, sails, etc., on a boat or ship. 1
- noun rig out 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 out
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 out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rig out 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".
rig out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rig out
verb rig out
- apparelled — clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire; raiment.
- cladding — Cladding is a covering of tiles, wooden boards, or other material that is fixed to the outside of a building to protect it against bad weather or to make it look more attractive.
- deck out — If a person or thing is decked out with or in something, they are decorated with it or wearing it, usually for a special occasion.
- fit out — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- garb — a fashion or mode of dress, especially of a distinctive, uniform kind: in the garb of a monk.
Antonyms for rig out
verb rig out
- nap — to sleep for a short time; doze.
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