Rigging

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/

Definitions of rigging

noun the equipment used for a particular activity, especially a dishonest or illegal one

Example Sentences

A1 The sailor checked the rigging before setting sail.

A2 The workers were accused of rigging the election.

B1 The company was fined for rigging bids on government contracts.

B2 The investigation revealed a complex system of rigging in the stock market.

C1 The expert in maritime law was able to identify the rigging used in the shipwreck case.

C2 The documentary exposed the corrupt practices of rigging in the political system.

Examples of rigging in a Sentence

formal The company was accused of rigging the bidding process to secure the contract.

informal I heard they were rigging the game to make sure their team won.

slang They were caught red-handed rigging the election.

figurative She was accused of rigging the competition by sabotaging her opponent's chances.

Grammatical Forms of rigging

• past tense: rigged
• plural: riggings
• comparative: more rigging
• superlative: most rigging
• present tense: rig
• future tense: will rig
• perfect tense: have rigged
• continuous tense: is rigging
• singular: rigging
• positive degree: rigging
• infinitive: to rig
• gerund: rigging
• participle: rigged

Origin and Evolution of rigging

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rigging' originated from the Middle English word 'riggen' which means to equip a ship with sails and rigging.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rigging' has come to refer to the system of ropes, cables, and chains used on a ship to support the masts and sails, as well as to control the sails and yards.