Rig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rigged p. pr. & vb. n. Rigging ]
 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.