rig

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter Ausrüstung oder Vorrichtungen für einen bestimmten Zweck, ein Sattelschlepper mit Auflieger, die Anordnung von Masten und Segeln auf einem Schiff, ein Satz Kleidung, Angelgerät, eine Pferdekutsche oder ein betrügerisches Schema.

A noun with multiple meanings, including equipment or machinery for a specific purpose, a tractor-trailer truck, the arrangement of masts and sails on a ship, a set of clothing, fishing gear, a horse-drawn vehicle, or a fraudulent scheme.

1. Equipment for a specific purposeB2formaltechnical

   The necessary machinery, tools, or gear used for a particular activity or industry.

   Ausrüstung

   • The oil rig operated continuously for months.
   • They set up the drilling rig on the site.
   • The entire rig was inspected before the operation.

   Synonymeapparatusequipmentgearhardwareinstrumentationkitmachineryoutfitsetuptackle

2. Large truckB1informalamerican

   A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer combined, used for transporting goods.

   Sattelschlepper

   • He drove an 18-wheeler rig across the country.
   • The rig was loaded with fresh produce.
   • A big rig blocked the highway after the accident.

   Synonymesemisemitrailertractor trailer

3. Ship's mast and sail arrangementC1formal

   The system of masts, spars, and sails on a sailing vessel.

   Takelage

   • The ship's rig was designed for speed.
   • They adjusted the rig to catch the wind.
   • The old schooner had a classic rig.

   Synonymerigging

4. Set of clothingB2informalbritish

   A particular outfit or set of clothes, often with accessories.

   Kleidungsset

   • He wore a stylish rig to the party.
   • She put on her fishing rig before heading out.
   • That's a sharp rig you've got on today.

   Synonymeattireclothescostumedressensemblegeargetupkitoutfittogs

5. Fishing gearB1informalsport

   The equipment used for fishing, including rods, reels, lines, and hooks.

   Angelgerät

   • He packed his fishing rig for the weekend trip.
   • The angler checked his rig before casting the line.
   • She bought a new rig for deep-sea fishing.

   Synonymeequipmentfishing tacklegearoutfitparaphernaliatackle

6. Horse-drawn vehicleC1formal

   A vehicle with wheels that is pulled by one or more horses.

   Pferdewagen

   • The farmer drove a rig to the market.
   • A horse-drawn rig carried the tourists through the park.
   • They used a rig to transport goods in the 19th century.

   Synonymecarriageequipagetrapturnout

7. Fraudulent schemeB2informallegal

   An act of cheating or swindling through a dishonest plan.

   Betrug

   • The election was a rig from the start.
   • They uncovered a rig in the bidding process.
   • The stock market rig cost investors millions.

   Synonymecondeceptionfixfraudracketscamswindletrick

• Verb, das das unehrliche Manipulieren oder Kontrollieren von etwas bezeichnet, sowie das Ausstatten und Einrichten von etwas (z. B. eines Schiffes oder von Geräten).

A verb used to indicate the act of manipulating or controlling something dishonestly, or setting up and equipping something (e.g., a ship or equipment).

1. Manipulate dishonestlyB2informal

   To arrange or influence the outcome of something in a fraudulent or dishonest way.

   Manipulieren

   • The election was rigged in favor of the incumbent.
   • They tried to rig the game by bribing the referee.
   • The company was accused of rigging the bidding process.

   Synonymefiddlefixgerrymandermanipulatestack

2. Equip with sails or mastsB2formal

   To fit a ship or boat with the necessary sails, masts, and rigging.

   Mit Segeln und Masten ausrüsten

   • The crew spent the morning rigging the schooner.
   • They rigged the boat with new sails for the race.
   • The old ship was rigged as a brigantine.

   Synonymeequipfit outfurnishoutfit

3. Connect or secureB2formal

   To connect or fasten something, often using ropes or cables.

   Befestigen

   • They rigged a temporary shelter using tarps and poles.
   • The climbers rigged a safety line across the crevasse.
   • He rigged the antenna to the roof of the house.

   Synonymeattachfastenlashsecuretie

   Antonymedetachloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

Phrasal-Variantenrig outrig up