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rig in French

rig in French is gréements, foreuse, costume — rig means a large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.

rig in French

gréements
noun
(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
foreuse
noun
The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
costume
noun
(informal) A costume or an outfit.
tenue
noun
(informal) A costume or an outfit.
gréer
verb
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
harnacher
verb
(transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
déguiser
verb
(transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
bâcler
verb
(transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
trafiquer
verb
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
truquer
verb
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

What does "rig" mean?

  1. noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
    "The oil rig operated around the clock offshore."
  2. noun The sails, masts, and ropes of a sailing ship, collectively.
    "The old schooner's rig needed extensive repair."
  3. verb To equip or set something up, often quickly or improvised.
    "They rigged up a shelter from tarps and branches."
  4. verb To manipulate something dishonestly to produce a desired outcome.
    "Investigators found the election had been rigged."

rig in a sentence

  • The oil rig operated around the clock offshore.
  • He drove an eighteen-wheel rig across three states.
  • The old schooner's rig needed extensive repair.
  • They rigged up a shelter from tarps and branches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rig" in French?

"rig" in French is gréements, foreuse, costume. rig means: A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.

How do you use "rig" in a sentence?

Example: "The oil rig operated around the clock offshore." In French, "rig" is gréements, foreuse, costume.

Are there other ways to say "rig" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "rig": gréements, foreuse, costume, tenue, gréer, harnacher.

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