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rig
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- pronunciation:
- rIg
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
rigs, rigging, rigged |
definition 1: |
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope.
The crew rigged the boat.- similar words:
- equip, fit, outfit
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definition 2: |
to put together from whatever materials are available in order to use for a short time (usually followed by "up").
They rigged up a kitchen at the camp.- synonyms:
- improvise
- similar words:
- concoct, design, devise, fashion
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definition 3: |
to provide with equipment, gear, or clothing (usually followed by "out" or "up").
The counselor rigged out the campers with supplies for the fishing trip.- synonyms:
- equip, outfit
- similar words:
- provision, supply
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related words: |
clothe, pitch |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
equipment or gear made for a special purpose.
We'll need the right rig for our climbing trip.- synonyms:
- equipment, gear, tackle
- similar words:
- apparatus, kit, outfit
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definition 2: |
the arrangement and number of masts and sails of a particular type of boat or ship.
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related words: |
apparatus, array, kit, outfit |
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