rigging Definition

rig
verb rigged, rigging

1. naut.
To fit (a ship, masts, etc) with ropes, sails and rigging.
2. aeronautics.
To position correctly the various parts and components of (an aircraft, etc).
intr
3. naut.aeronautics.
Said of a ship, aircraft, etc: to be made ready for use; to be equipped.
4. To control or manipulate something for dishonest purposes, or for personal profit or advantage.

Thesaurus: engineer, arrange, falsify, fix, gerrymander, manipulate, tamper with, doctor, trump up, cook up.

noun

1. naut.
The particular arrangement of sails, ropes and masts on a ship.
2. An oil rig.
3. Gear or equipment, especially that used for a specific task.
(N Amer)
4. A lorry or truck.

Derivative: rigging

The system of ropes, wires, etc which support and control a ship's masts and sails.

The ropes and wires, etc which support the structure of an airship or the wings of a biplane.

Etymology: 15c.

Phrasal Verb: rig someone out

To dress them in clothes of a stated or special kind.To provide them with special equipment.

Phrasal Verb: rig something up

To build or prepare it, especially hastily and with whatever material is available.