Synonyms of rig

Noun


1. rig, gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance

usage: gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

2. trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, semi, truck, motortruck

usage: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

3. rig, rigging, formation

usage: formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

4. outfit, getup, rig, turnout, attire, garb, dress

usage: a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"

5. fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig, gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance

usage: gear used in fishing

6. carriage, equipage, rig, horse-drawn vehicle

usage: a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

7. swindle, cheat, rig, fraud

usage: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"

Verb


1. rig, set up, cheat, chisel

usage: arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election"

2. rig, manipulate, price

usage: manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices"

3. rig, fasten, fix, secure

usage: connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"

4. rig, set, set up, equip, fit, fit out, outfit

usage: equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship"

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Definition and meaning of rig (Dictionary)