26984 words

rigged

12 definitions • 16 examples
1
to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:

Examples:

Previous elections in the country have been rigged by the ruling party.
2
to fix a piece of equipment in place:

Examples:

We rigged up a tent between two trees.
The sailors rigged the ship with new sails.
3
a large structure that is used for removing oil or gas from the ground or the bottom of the sea:

Examples:

Safety precautions on oil rigs are designed to cope with fires and small-scale explosions.
4
a truck consisting of two or more parts that bend where they are joined so that the vehicle can turn corners more easily
5
to arrange an event or amount in a dishonest way:

Examples:

The station had rigged gasoline prices.
Until this year, all elections were rigged by the ruling party.
6
to fix a piece of equipment in place, or to put something together quickly, for temporary use:

Examples:

[ M ] I rigged up a TV antenna from a coat hanger.
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8
a large truck consisting of at least two sections, including an engine to drive it and another part to hold a load:

Examples:

A huge rig, a sixteen-wheeler, rolling downhill, flew right by me.
9
to dishonestly influence or change something in order to get the result that you want:
10
to unfairly or illegally control the sale or the price of products, shares, etc. in order to make a profit:

Examples:

11
a tall structure built in the sea or on the ground that is used for getting oil or gas from under the earth's surface:
12
a very large truck consisting of two or more parts:

Examples:

For some truckers, driving a big rig is more than just a job.

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