1. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
   "The tall ship's impressive rigging caught everyone's attention";
   - rig
    
2. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
   "The sailors worked quickly to adjust the rigging before the storm hit";
   - tackle

1. Equip with sails or masts
   "rig a ship";
   - set, set up
    
2. Connect or secure to
   "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
    
3. Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
   "rig an election";
   - set up
    
4. Cause to change in a way that is not intended or honest
   "rig prices";
   - manipulate

Derived forms: riggings

Type of: appurtenance, cheat, chisel [informal], equip, fasten, fit, fit out, fix, formation, gear, outfit, paraphernalia, price, secure

Encyclopedia: Rigging