rig

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment un équipement ou des machines destinés à un usage précis, un camion avec remorque, l'agencement des mâts et des voiles sur un navire, un ensemble de vêtements, du matériel de pêche, un attelage à cheval ou une escroquerie.

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.

   Équipement spécialisé

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

   Synonymesapparatusequipmentgearhardwareinstrumentationkitmachineryoutfitsetuptackle

2. Large truckB1informalamerican

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

   Ensemble routier (poids lourd)

   • 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.

   Synonymessemisemitrailertractor trailer

3. Ship's mast and sail arrangementC1formal

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

   gréement

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

   Synonymesrigging

4. Set of clothingB2informalbritish

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

   tenue vestimentaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesattireclothescostumedressensemblegeargetupkitoutfittogs

5. Fishing gearB1informalsport

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

   Engin de pêche

   • 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.

   Synonymesequipmentfishing tacklegearoutfitparaphernaliatackle

6. Horse-drawn vehicleC1formal

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

   Voiture hippomobile

   • 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.

   Synonymescarriageequipagetrapturnout

7. Fraudulent schemeB2informallegal

   An act of cheating or swindling through a dishonest plan.

   manigance frauduleuse

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

   Synonymescondeceptionfixfraudracketscamswindletrick

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de manipuler ou contrôler quelque chose de manière déloyale, ainsi que l'action d'installer ou d'équiper quelque chose (par exemple, un navire ou un équipement).

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.

   truquer, manipuler frauduleusement

   • 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.

   Synonymesfiddlefixgerrymandermanipulatestack

2. Equip with sails or mastsB2formal

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

   Gréer un navire

   • 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.

   Synonymesequipfit outfurnishoutfit

3. Connect or secureB2formal

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

   Grée (connecter ou fixer)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattachfastenlashsecuretie

   Antonymesdetachloosenreleaseunfastenuntie

Variantes phrasalrig outrig up