rigged; rigging
rigged; rigging
1
: to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means
rig an election
2
: to fix in advance for a desired result
rig the contest
Examples of rig in a Sentence
Verb (1)
carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out
Noun
He drives a big rig.
the rig of a schooner
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John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
The fire department said the trailer would need to be unloaded before the entire rig could be removed safely from the road.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The indictment, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that Leiweke, from early 2018 through June of last year, conspired with a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of the arena, which opened its doors in April 2022.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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Noun
All the while, maintaining the rig became more convoluted: The band kept booking larger venues, thus requiring more sonic power, more crew members, and more attention to detail.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
The fire department said the trailer would need to be unloaded before the entire rig could be removed safely from the road.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
Verb
And because everything is game-ready, these avatars are fully rigged, animated, and built to jump right into experiences.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The indictment, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that Leiweke, from early 2018 through June of last year, conspired with a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of the arena, which opened its doors in April 2022.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rig. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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rig
1 of 3 verb
rigged; rigging
1
: to fit out (as a ship) with rigging
2
: clothe sense 1a, dress
—usually used with out
rigger
noun
rig
2 of 3 noun1
: the shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship that sets it apart from ships of other types
the rig of a schooner
2
: equipage sense 2
especially
: a carriage with its horse
3
4
: tackle, equipment, or machinery fitted for a certain purpose
an oil-drilling rig
rig
3 of 3 verb
rigged; rigging
: to fix in advance so that the outcome will be known
rig an election
Etymology
Verb
Middle English riggen "to fit out a ship with rigging"
Verb
from earlier rig (noun) "a cheating trick," of unknown origin
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