lance vs rig

lance and rig both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lance	Yes	No	Yes	No
rig	Yes	No	Yes	No

lance (noun)	rig (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon	the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish	gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions	formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
	a set of clothing (with accessories)
	a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
	a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
	gear used in fishing

lance (verb)	rig (verb)
open by piercing with a lancet	equip with sails or masts
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight	connect or secure to
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way	manipulate in a fraudulent manner
	arrange the outcome of by means of deceit