rig

¹rig

verb \ˈrig\

riggedrig·ging

Definition of RIG

transitive verb

1

: to fit out (as a ship) with rigging

2

: clothe, dress —usually used with out

3

: to furnish with special gear : equip

4

a : to put in condition or position for use : adjust, arrange <a car rigged for manual control> b : construct <rig up a temporary shelter>

Origin of RIG

probably back-formation from rigging

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

Rhymes with RIG

big, brig, cig, dig, fig, gig, grig, jig, pig, prig, sprig, swig, trig, twig, vig, Whig, wig, zig