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rigging

 

[ ˈrɪɡɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sailing

The ropes, chains, and pulleys used on a boat to control the sails and other equipment.

Synonyms

halyards, ropes, tackle

Examples of usage

  • The sailor checked the rigging before setting sail.
  • She adjusted the rigging to catch the wind more efficiently.
Context #2 | Noun

illegal activities

The act of manipulating or controlling something in a dishonest or illegal way.

Synonyms

cheating, fraud, manipulation

Examples of usage

  • There was evidence of election rigging in the recent elections.
  • The company was accused of rigging the prices to drive out competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "rigging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aparelhagem

🇮🇳 रिगिंग

🇩🇪 Takelage

🇮🇩 rigging

🇺🇦 такелаж

🇵🇱 takielunek

🇯🇵 装備 (そうび)

🇫🇷 gréement

🇪🇸 aparejo

🇹🇷 donanım

🇰🇷 장비

🇸🇦 تزوير

🇨🇿 výstroj

🇸🇰 výstroj

🇨🇳 装备 (zhuāngbèi)

🇸🇮 oprema

🇮🇸 búnaður

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 აღჭურვილობა

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 aparejo

Etymology

The word 'rigging' originated in the 15th century, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'riggen', meaning 'to equip a ship'. It was initially used in the context of sailing and gradually expanded to refer to the manipulation or control of something in a dishonest way.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,476, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.