Ríg (Norse god) — Ríg or Rígr is the name applied to a Norse god described as old and wise, mighty and strong in the Eddic poem Rígthula (Old Norse Rígsþula Song of Ríg). The prose introduction tells that Ríg is another name for Heimdall, who is moreover called… … Wikipedia
Rig — Rig, n. [Cf. {Wriggle}.] 1. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. [Obs.] Fuller. [1913 Webster] 2. A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic. [1913 Webster] 3. A blast of wind. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. [1913 Webster] That uncertain season … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To run a rig — Rig Rig, n. [Cf. {Wriggle}.] 1. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. [Obs.] Fuller. [1913 Webster] 2. A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic. [1913 Webster] 3. A blast of wind. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. [1913 Webster] That uncertain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Operation Bid Rig — is an ongoing, long term investigation into political corruption in New Jersey conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey since 2002. The… … Wikipedia
Bitting rig — A bitting rig or bitting harness is a training tool for horses that can teach a horse to accept a bridle and bit, and later assist a horse in developing the necessary musculature for a given equestrianism discipline. Generally used in conjunction … Wikipedia
Cord rig — is the name given by archaeologists to a system of cultivation practiced in prehistoric and later upland Britain. Spades were used to excavate raised banks for cultivation with channels running alongside for drainage. Where it survives, it… … Wikipedia
non|rig|id — «non RIHJ ihd», adjective. 1. not rigid. 2. having no supporting internal structure; given shape solely through inflation with a gas: »The initial flight of a new and larger class of nonrigid airships for airborne early warning “picket patrol”… … Useful english dictionary
Offshore oil spill prevention and response — Inspector on offshore oil drilling rig Offshore oil spill prevention and response is the study and practice of reducing the number of offshore incidents that release oil or hazardous substances into the environment and limiting the amount… … Wikipedia
Rígsþula — Rig in Great grandfather s Cottage (1908) by W. G. Collingwood Rígsþula or Rígsmál, Lay of Ríg, is an Eddic poem in which a Norse god named Ríg or Rígr , described as old and wise, mighty and strong fathers the classes of mankind. The prose… … Wikipedia
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