rig

[ rig ]
/ rɪg /

verb (used with object), rigged, rig·ging.

noun

Verb Phrases

rig down, Nautical. to place in an inactive state, stowing all lines, tackles, and other removable parts.
rig up, to equip or set up for use.

Origin of rig

1480–90; 1930–35 for def 4; probably < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, Swedish rigg (noun), rigga (v.)

OTHER WORDS FROM rig

out·rig, verb (used with object), out·rigged, out·rig·ging. o·ver·rigged, adjective un·der·rigged, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for rig out (1 of 3)

rig out

verb

(tr, adverb often foll by with) to equip or fit out (with) his car is rigged out with gadgets
to dress or be dressed rigged out smartly

noun rigout

informal a person's clothing or costume, esp a bizarre outfit

British Dictionary definitions for rig out (2 of 3)

rig 1
/ (rɪɡ) /

verb rigs, rigging or rigged (tr)

noun

See also rig down, rig out, rig up

Word Origin for rig

C15: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian rigga to wrap

British Dictionary definitions for rig out (3 of 3)

rig 2
/ (rɪɡ) /

noun

Scot and Northern English dialect a ridge or raised strip of unploughed land in a ploughed field

Word Origin for rig

a variant of ridge