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Rig vs Skew - What's the difference?

rig | skew |


In lang=en terms the difference between rig and skew

is that rig is to manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes while skew is to look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.

As nouns the difference between rig and skew

is that rig is (slang|nautical) the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft or rig can be (uk|scotland|dialect) a ridge or rig can be (obsolete) a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct while skew is (architecture) a stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, etc, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.

As verbs the difference between rig and skew

is that rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment while skew is to change or alter in a particular direction.

As an adjective skew is

(mathematics) neither perpendicular nor parallel (usually said of two lines).

As an adverb skew is

awry; obliquely; askew.

Crevice vs Rig - What's the difference?

crevice | rig |


As nouns the difference between crevice and rig

is that crevice is a narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall while rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

As verbs the difference between crevice and rig

is that crevice is to crack; to flaw while rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

Rig vs Mast - What's the difference?

rig | mast |


As a noun rig

is (slang|nautical) the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft or rig can be (uk|scotland|dialect) a ridge or rig can be (obsolete) a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

As a verb rig

is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

As a pronoun mast is

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Cheat vs Rig - What's the difference?

cheat | rig |


In transitive terms the difference between cheat and rig

is that cheat is to deceive; to fool; to trick while rig is to manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

As verbs the difference between cheat and rig

is that cheat is to violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation while rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

As nouns the difference between cheat and rig

is that cheat is someone who cheats (informal: cheater) while rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

Rig vs Deck - What's the difference?

rig | deck | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between rig and deck

is that rig is radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver while deck is in a fight or brawl, to knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.

In obsolete terms the difference between rig and deck

is that rig is a blast of wind while deck is a heap or store.

As nouns the difference between rig and deck

is that rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft while deck is any flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

As verbs the difference between rig and deck

is that rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment while deck is to furnish with a deck, as a vessel.

Rig vs Adorn - What's the difference?

rig | adorn | Related terms |

Rig is a related term of adorn.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between rig and adorn

is that rig is (obsolete) a blast of wind while adorn is (obsolete) adornment.

As nouns the difference between rig and adorn

is that rig is (slang|nautical) the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft or rig can be (uk|scotland|dialect) a ridge or rig can be (obsolete) a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct while adorn is (obsolete) adornment.

As verbs the difference between rig and adorn

is that rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment while adorn is to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

Attire vs Rig - What's the difference?

attire | rig | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between attire and rig

is that attire is one's dress; what one wears; one's clothes while rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

As verbs the difference between attire and rig

is that attire is to dress or garb while rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

Tackle vs Rig - What's the difference?

tackle | rig |


In lang=en terms the difference between tackle and rig

is that tackle is a man's genitalia while rig is radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.

As nouns the difference between tackle and rig

is that tackle is a system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope while rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

As verbs the difference between tackle and rig

is that tackle is to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down while rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

Rig vs Fixture - What's the difference?

rig | fixture |


In lang=en terms the difference between rig and fixture

is that rig is radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver while fixture is something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it.

As nouns the difference between rig and fixture

is that rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft while fixture is something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it.

As verbs the difference between rig and fixture

is that rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment while fixture is to furnish with, as, or in a fixture.

Rig vs Ious - What's the difference?

rig | ious |


As nouns the difference between rig and ious

is that rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft while IOUs is plural of IOU.

As a verb rig

is to fit out with a harness or other equipment.

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