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rig
The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
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noun
The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
“That book is a fraud”
noun
A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
noun
Gear used in fishing
noun
A set of clothing (with accessories)
“His getup was exceedingly elegant”
noun
Gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
noun
Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
noun
A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
verb
Equip with sails or masts
“Rig a ship”
verb
Connect or secure to
“They rigged the bomb to the ignition”
verb
Manipulate in a fraudulent manner
“Rig prices”
verb
Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
“Rig an election”
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That book is a fraud
His getup was exceedingly elegant
Rig a ship
They rigged the bomb to the ignition
Rig prices
Rig an election
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