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
(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
foreuse
The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
costume
(informal) A costume or an outfit.
tenue
(informal) A costume or an outfit.
gréer
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
harnacher
(transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
déguiser
(transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
bâcler
(transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
trafiquer
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
truquer
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
What does "rig" mean?
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noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
"The oil rig operated around the clock offshore."
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noun The sails, masts, and ropes of a sailing ship, collectively.
"The old schooner's rig needed extensive repair."
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verb To equip or set something up, often quickly or improvised.
"They rigged up a shelter from tarps and branches."
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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.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
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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