Rig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rigged (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Rigging (?).]
[Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap round, rig; cf. AS. wrhan
to cover.] 1. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.
2. To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful
manner; -- commonly followed by out.
Jack was rigged out in his gold and silver lace.
L'Estrange.
To rig a purchase, to adapt apparatus so as to get a purchase for
moving a weight, as with a lever, tackle, capstan, etc. -- To rig a
ship (Naut.), to fit the shrouds, stays, braces, etc., to their
respective masts and yards.
Rig, n. 1. (Naut.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and
arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are
distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in
Appendix.