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rig

The correct spelling is rig.

How to pronounce rig

/ɹɪɡ/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪɡ/

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The correct spelling is rig. The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft. For example: "The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface."

Usage Examples

The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface.

Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps.

My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
  2. 2.Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
  3. 3.A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
  4. 4.The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
  5. 5.A costume or an outfit.

verb

  1. 1.To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
  2. 2.To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
  3. 3.To dress or clothe in some costume.
  4. 4.To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
  5. 5.To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

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