What is the meaning of rigging?

noun

  • Gear consisting of ropes etc. Supporting a ship's masts and sails.
  • Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.

verb

  • Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit.
    • usage: "rig an election"
  • Manipulate in a fraudulent manner.
    • usage: "rig prices"
  • Connect or secure to.
    • usage: "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
  • Equip with sails or masts.
    • usage: "rig a ship"
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