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I . rig <-gg-> [rɪg] VB trans

rig election, contest:

rig

rig

II . rig <-gg-> [rɪg] N

1. rig TECH:

(oil) rig

plataforma f de exploração (de petróleo)

2. rig NAUT:

rig

Usage examples with rig

(oil) rig

plataforma f de exploração (de petróleo)

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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No rig type is perfect for all conditions. en.wikipedia.org

On larger drilling rigs, when raising and lowering the derrick, line tensions over a million pounds are not unusual. en.wikipedia.org

Other images however show a ship rig, with yards and square sails on the mizzenmast. en.wikipedia.org

The list continued to increase and at 18.53 the remaining anchor cable snapped and the rig turned upside down. en.wikipedia.org

The supplied equipment was rotated daily (except for the rigs). en.wikipedia.org

The original rigging was a light barquentine rig providing 1,096 sq. m (11,800 sq. ft) of surface area. en.wikipedia.org

Specially rigged gas lines had leaked air which shut off fuel flow to engine. en.wikipedia.org

They were rigged for sail or used as rowing boats. en.wikipedia.org

In the next few weeks, elections were challenged as rigged. en.wikipedia.org

Although hull and for the most part rig are almost identical, the interior of the two boats differs greatly. en.wikipedia.org

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