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A piece of clothing that is worn
The ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel
Equipment or apparatus that is used for a particular purpose
An object, tool, equipment or machine, typically made or adapted for a particular purpose
Ornamental coverings, typically for an animal such as a horse
Present participle for to set up or outfit with the necessary equipment or configuration
“Mel had pointed the boat into the wind so that Al and Abe could show us how to rig her properly.”
Present participle for to assemble or set up, typically in a makeshift or hasty way
“On the pole, we could quickly rig a makeshift tent with ponchos.”
Present participle for to engineer a certain outcome, typically underhandedly
“Even with his attempt to rig the results, Karzai still did not gain a majority.”
Present participle for to dress or adorn in a particular outfit or style
“Though, to be sure, what is one to expect of an old fellow who will go and rig himself out in silks and embroidery like a dancing-master?”
Present participle for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
Present participle for to manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous
Present participle for to develop or bring about the existence of (something)
Present participle for to make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
Present participle for to equip something with machinery
Present participle for to contrive of (something) using skill or ingenuity
Present participle for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Present participle for to bias (the odds) towards a particular outcome
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