rig
English Thesaurus
1. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | fraud, |
| definition | : | intentional deception resulting in injury to another person (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cozenage, scam, |
| definition | : | a fraudulent business scheme (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | bunco, bunco game, bunko, bunko game, con, con game, confidence game, confidence trick, flimflam, gyp, hustle, sting, |
| definition | : | a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | pyramiding, |
| definition | : | a fraudulent business practice involving some form of pyramid scheme e.g., the chain of distribution is artificially expanded by an excessive number of distributors selling to other distributors at progressively higher wholesale prices until retail prices are unnecessarily inflated (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | holdout, |
| definition | : | the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | swiz, |
| definition | : | British slang for a swindle (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shell game, thimblerig, |
| definition | : | a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under (noun.act) |
2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | horse-drawn vehicle, |
| definition | : | a wheeled vehicle drawn by one or more horses (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | barouche, |
| definition | : | a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | brougham, |
| definition | : | light carriage; pulled by a single horse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | buckboard, |
| definition | : | an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | buggy, roadster, |
| definition | : | a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cab, cabriolet, |
| definition | : | small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | caroche, |
| definition | : | a luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chaise, shay, |
| definition | : | a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chariot, |
| definition | : | a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | clarence, |
| definition | : | a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | droshky, drosky, |
| definition | : | an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gharry, |
| definition | : | a horse-drawn carriage in India (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gig, |
| definition | : | small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hansom, hansom cab, |
| definition | : | a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | landau, |
| definition | : | a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | post chaise, |
| definition | : | closed horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used to transport passengers and mail (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stanhope, |
| definition | : | a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | surrey, |
| definition | : | a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | trap, |
| definition | : | a light two-wheeled carriage (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | troika, |
| definition | : | a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | axletree, |
| definition | : | a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | rumble, |
| definition | : | a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage (noun.artifact) |
3. gear used in fishing (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia, |
| definition | : | equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | gig, |
| definition | : | a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | bob, bobber, bobfloat, cork, |
| definition | : | a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | fishhook, |
| definition | : | a sharp barbed hook for catching fish (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | fishing line, |
| definition | : | a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | fishing pole, fishing rod, |
| definition | : | a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | gaff, |
| definition | : | an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | harpoon, |
| definition | : | a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | landing net, |
| definition | : | a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | reel, |
| definition | : | winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, |
| definition | : | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish (noun.artifact) |
| member holonym | : | spinner, |
| definition | : | fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water (noun.artifact) |
4. a set of clothing (with accessories) (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | attire, dress, garb, |
| definition | : | clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bib-and-tucker, |
| definition | : | an attractive outfit (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ensemble, |
| definition | : | a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | playsuit, |
| definition | : | a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | trousseau, |
| definition | : | the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens (noun.artifact) |
5. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia, |
| definition | : | equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. (noun.artifact) |
6. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | formation, |
| definition | : | a particular spatial arrangement (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cat rig, |
| definition | : | rig of a catboat (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fore-and-aft rig, |
| definition | : | rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lateen-rig, |
| definition | : | the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel (noun.artifact) |
7. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | motortruck, truck, |
| definition | : | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tandem trailer, |
| definition | : | trucking rig with two trailers in tandem (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | semi, semitrailer, |
| definition | : | a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | trailer, |
| definition | : | a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor (noun.artifact) |
8. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | equip, fit, fit out, outfit, |
| definition | : | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (verb.possession) |
9. connect or secure to (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | fasten, fix, secure, |
| definition | : | cause to be firmly attached (verb.contact) |
10. manipulate in a fraudulent manner (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | price, |
| definition | : | determine the price of (verb.possession) |
11. arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | cheat, chisel, |
| definition | : | engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud (verb.social) |
12. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (noun.act)
| derivation | : | manipulate, rig, |
| definition | : | manipulate in a fraudulent manner (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | bunco, con, defraud, diddle, gip, goldbrick, gyp, hornswoggle, mulct, nobble, rook, scam, short-change, swindle, victimize, |
| definition | : | deprive of by deceit (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | rig, set up, |
| definition | : | arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social) |
13. a set of clothing (with accessories) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | attire, deck out, deck up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, get up, gussy up, overdress, prink, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up, |
| definition | : | put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | equip, fit, fit out, outfit, |
| definition | : | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | turn out, |
| definition | : | outfit or equip, as with accessories (verb.possession) |
14. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rig, |
| definition | : | connect or secure to (verb.contact) |
15. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rig, set, set up, |
| definition | : | equip with sails or masts (verb.change) |
16. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rig, rigging, |
| definition | : | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigging, tackle, |
| definition | : | gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigger, |
| definition | : | someone who rigs ships (noun.person) |
17. connect or secure to (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | rig, |
| definition | : | gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise (noun.artifact) |
18. manipulate in a fraudulent manner (verb.possession)
19. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme (noun.act)
| derivation | : | manipulate, rig, |
| definition | : | manipulate in a fraudulent manner (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | bunco, con, defraud, diddle, gip, goldbrick, gyp, hornswoggle, mulct, nobble, rook, scam, short-change, swindle, victimize, |
| definition | : | deprive of by deceit (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | rig, set up, |
| definition | : | arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social) |
20. a set of clothing (with accessories) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | attire, deck out, deck up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, get up, gussy up, overdress, prink, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up, |
| definition | : | put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | equip, fit, fit out, outfit, |
| definition | : | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | turn out, |
| definition | : | outfit or equip, as with accessories (verb.possession) |
21. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rig, |
| definition | : | connect or secure to (verb.contact) |
22. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | rig, set, set up, |
| definition | : | equip with sails or masts (verb.change) |
23. equip with sails or masts (verb.change)
| derivation | : | rig, rigging, |
| definition | : | formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigging, tackle, |
| definition | : | gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | rigger, |
| definition | : | someone who rigs ships (noun.person) |
24. connect or secure to (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | rig, |
| definition | : | gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise (noun.artifact) |
25. manipulate in a fraudulent manner (verb.possession)
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