rig

n. a large structure or piece of equipment used for a specific job, like drilling for oil.

n. a large, complex apparatus or structure designed for a specific industrial purpose, particularly for drilling oil or gas.

“The workers spent months living on the oil rig in the middle of the ocean.”

“Engineers were dispatched to the offshore rig to repair a critical failure in the primary drilling mechanism before the storm arrived.”

n. a very large truck, especially one that pulls a long trailer.

n. a large tractor-trailer or semi-truck used for long-haul transport.

“The highway was full of big rigs carrying goods across the country.”

“The driver maneuvered the massive rig into the narrow loading dock with impressive precision despite the heavy rain.”

American English

n. a set of equipment for a hobby, like a powerful computer for gaming or a musician's gear.

n. a customized set of equipment or hardware, frequently used in gaming, music production, or radio communications.

“He spent thousands of dollars building a high-end gaming rig with the latest graphics card.”

“The guitarist spent an hour before the show fine-tuning his touring rig to ensure the sound was perfect for the venue.”

Informal · Slang

n. the ropes and sails on a ship.

n. the arrangement of masts, sails, and rigging on a sailing vessel.

“The captain checked the ship's rig to make sure it could handle the strong winds.”

“The schooner featured a complex rig that required a highly disciplined crew to manage during sudden squalls.”

Technical

v. to arrange the result of something, like an election or a game, in a dishonest way.

v. to manipulate or manage a process, such as an election or competition, fraudulently to produce a desired result.

“People protested because they believed the election was rigged.”

“The investigation revealed that several high-ranking officials had conspired to rig the bidding process for the new stadium contract.”

v. to build or fix something quickly using whatever materials you have.

v. to construct or assemble something in a makeshift or hurried manner, often using available materials.

“We managed to rig up a temporary shelter using a plastic sheet and some rope.”

“The technicians had to rig up a bypass system overnight to keep the server room cool after the main air conditioning failed.”