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rigged

/ɹɪɡd/

verb

Meaning

  • To fit out with a harness or other equipment.

  • To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.

  • To dress or clothe in some costume.

  • To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.

    "rig up a makeshift shelter"

  • To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

    "to rig an election"

  • To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.

  • To outfit a model with controls for animation.

verb

Meaning

  • To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.

adjective

Meaning

  • (for a trial, election, or competition) Pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner or outcome is decided in advance.

    "There was a vicious rumour that the final was rigged, as the defense seemed useless."

  • (typically not comparable) Having the rigging up.

    "We were ready to embark upon our journey now the vessel was rigged."