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Also Inflected form of rig

rigging

rig·ging

UK/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ US/ˈrɪɡɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship''s masts and sails

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2.

formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

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Origin

From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.

Phrases

  • bid rigging
  • jury rigging
  • rigging monkey

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