rigged

rigged
a) (for a competition) pre-arranged and fixed so that the winner is decided before the competition

There was a vicious rumour that the final was rigged, as the defense seemed useless.

b) Having the rigging up

We were ready to embark upon our journey now the vessel was rigged.


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