Rig (Noun)
Meaning 1
A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together.
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Meaning 3
A set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- The oil company invested heavily in the rig needed to extract the offshore reserves.
- Musicians spent hours setting up their rig at the outdoor festival.
- She inspected the climbing rig carefully to ensure it was safe to use.
- The fishing boat's rig was damaged in the storm and needed to be replaced.
- The team spent months assembling the elaborate lighting rig for the concert.
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Meaning 7
The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Con
- Confidence Trick
- Swiz
- Con Game
- Bunco Game
- Pyramiding
- Hustle
- Bunco
- Gyp
- Gip
- Scam
- Shell Game
- Cozenage
- Holdout
- Bunko Game
- Confidence Game
- Thimblerig
- Sting
- Flimflam