rig

[ɹɪɡ]

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A rig is a system or setup used for doing something. It can also refer to a collection of equipment.

When we talk about rigs, often we mean the specific tools and machines that people use to get work done or accomplish tasks. For example, a fishing boat might have different rigs depending on what kind of fish it's trying to catch. If you're going camping, your friend might bring a special rig to set up your tent. In construction, builders talk about rigs as the big machines like cranes and excavators that help them move heavy materials around the site.

How common is "rig"?

Word rig is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
Example: The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface.
A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
Example: Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps.
The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
A costume or an outfit.
Example: My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween.
A computer case, often modified for looks.
An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc.
Radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.
A model outfitted with parameterized controls for animation.

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verb

To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
To dress or clothe in some costume.
To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
Example: rig up a makeshift shelter
To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
Example: to rig an election
To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
To outfit a model with controls for animation.

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Real examples of "rigs" in context

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

And in preparing for this interview, I read a little bit about forced perspective and motion controlled camera rigs.

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How common is "rig"?

noun

verb

Real examples of "rigs" in context

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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