rig

Noun

rig

1. (nautical) The arrangement of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel.
2. Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
3. (US) A truck or tractor.
4. The special apparatus used for drilling oil wells.
5. (informal) A costume or an outfit.
6. (computing) (slang) Computer case, often modified for looks.

3 letters in word "rig": G I R.

No anagrams for rig found in this word list.

Words found within rig:

gi

• Definitions:
• gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise trailer truck: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel outfit: a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant" arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" fishing gear: gear used in fishing manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices" carriage: a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses connect or secure to; "They rigged the bomb to the ignition" swindle: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud" equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship"
• Ríg is the name applied to a Norse god described as "old and wise, mighty and strong" in the Eddic poem Rígthula (Old Norse Rígþula - Song of Ríg).
• Rig is the debut and only album by American rock group Rig, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music).
• In abstract algebra, a semiring is an algebraic structure similar to a ring, but without additive inverses. The term rig is also used occasionally--this originated as a joke, suggesting that rigs are rings without negative elements.
• In stage lighting, the rig is a technical term for the entire lighting apparatus, including the lights themselves, the physical structure which supports them, and the cabling, control systems, dimmers, power supplies, light boards, and (to a certain extent) the people who maintain and operate it.
• The derrick, drawworks, and attendant surface equipment of a drilling or workover unit. (Several types of rigs should be included such as deep, shallow, stratigraphic, etc.)
• A lighting term. To set the lanterns in position. As a noun, its refers to the entirety of the lanterns on the show..
• (1) A combination of sails and spars. (2) To prepare the rig before sailing.
• The way in which riggers are arranged in a shell, which in turn dictates how the oars and rowers are arranged. Also refers to the process of preparing the boat for use.
• The arrangement of a boat's mast, sails and spars.
• The characteristics of a sailing vessel's masts and type and number of sails by which the type is determined ie square-rigged or fore-and-aft rigged. ***
• General term used to describe a yacht’s mast and sail combination.
• Skydiver slang for the entire parachute, including Home and reserve canopies and the harness/container.
• Arrangement and types of masts and sails used in sailing ships.
• 1) Noun - The lighting system as a whole, 'The Rig'. 2) Verb - To hang lanterns on bars and connect with cables. 3) Often used to describe putting together any part of the show eg Rigging the set.
• 1) "The classification of vessels according to the number, shape and position of spars and sails." (Colcord) With two masts, square sails on both, the Lady Washington is a brig rig. 2) "To rig a vessel is to fit her with masts, spars, sails and running and standing rigging... ...
• The way a vessel and its masts are fitted with sails.
• Naval Rig of the day. Naval name for the type of uniform directed to be worn each day; it is piped at breakfast time in each ship daily.
• 1.the arrangement of riggers (and, hence, oars and rowers) in a shell. 2.to fit out, or prepare, a boat for racing.
• the controls that aid in the manipulation of a digital character.
• Overhead apparatus with a belt, ropes, pulleys and fittings allowing the coach to provide remote support for a move whilst learning.
• Our support vehicle.
• the structures involved in deriving energy from the wind: the mast(s), spar(s), sail(s), supporting rigging, and control systems. To see illustrations of a variety of rigs, click here...
• The art/science of setting up a boat for an individual. Rigger: The triangular shaped metal device that is bolted onto the side of the boat and holds the oars.
• Slang for an RV.
• the arrangement of the oars or sculls in the boat, which can vary from crew to crew.
• Container, main parachute, reserve parachute & usually an AAD.
• Rowing gear.
• An expression used, in some parts of the country, to describe a piece of apparatus. This is the entire vehicle. You may hear about connecting "the supply line to the rig." This describes the engine or pumper in this case. Firefighters develop a personal attachment to their rigs. ...
• To fit shrouds, stays, braces, and other gear to permanent parts of the ship. In addition, a 'rig' is the arrangement of masts and sails and other spars on a vessel.

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