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1. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
   - tackle
    
2. Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
   - rig

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

Derived forms: riggings

See also: set

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

Encyclopedia: Rigging