meaning of rig
1. A ridge.
2. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.
3. To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.
4. The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
5. Dress; esp. , odd or fanciful clothing.
6. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
7. A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
8. A blast of wind.
9. To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
10. To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
11. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a
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