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RIG

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Rig.

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Rig - as a noun

Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appurtenance18gear5paraphernalia20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulated lorrysemi6tractor trailertrailer trucktrucking rig
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motortruck18truck11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rigging10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A set of clothing (with accessories)

Example: "His getup was exceedingly elegant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
getup8outfit9turnout7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attire6dress6garb7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gear used in fishing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fishing gearfishing rigfishing tackletackle12

The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

Example: "That book is a fraud"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheat10fraud9swindle11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fraud9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rig - as a verb

Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

Example: "Rig an election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set up

Manipulate in a fraudulent manner

Example: "Rig prices"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manipulate14

Connect or secure to

Example: "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"

Equip with sails or masts

Example: "Rig a ship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set3set up

Example Sentences

"He climbed up the rig to fix the broken antenna."
"The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the largest in the world."
"The fishing rig consisted of a hook, line, and sinker."
"They set up a makeshift rig to film the scene from a unique angle."
"The lighting rig for the concert was impressive, with hundreds of spotlights."
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Word Game Points

Is RIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rig is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIG has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RIG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rig is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RIG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rig is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIG has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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