rig

US /rɪɡ/
UK /rɪɡ/
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1.

a large structure, typically a tower, used for drilling oil or natural gas from the ground or seabed

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The oil rig operated day and night in the North Sea.
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They are building a new drilling rig offshore.
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derrickplatformdrilling rig
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the arrangement of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel

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The ship's new rig allowed it to sail faster.
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He studied the different types of sailing rigs.
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tacklegearapparatus
3.

a particular type of equipment or machinery, especially for a specific purpose

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He set up his fishing rig by the lake.
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The gamer showed off his new PC rig.
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equipmentapparatusgearkit
1.

to manipulate or control something, especially dishonestly or unfairly, in order to achieve a desired outcome

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They tried to rig the election results.
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The company was accused of rigging the bidding process.
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manipulatefixfalsifyengineertamper with
2.

to provide a ship or boat with sails and rigging

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They spent weeks learning how to rig the sailboat.
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The crew worked quickly to rig the new mast.
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equipfit outfurnish
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oil rig