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noun

Definition of rigsnext
plural of rig
as in carriages
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rig
as in supplies
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out

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  1. carriages
  2. equips
  3. furnishes
Noun
  • Moscow Railway, a branch of Russian Railways, said according to RIA Novosti that there were burning carriages at the station but that the incident was part of a fire safety drill.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The carriages have expanded legroom when compared with the current models, which are 20 years old.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of carriages
Verb
  • Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
Verb
  • The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.
    Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
    Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Definition of furnishes
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