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paraphernalia vs rig

rig vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia and rig both are nouns.

paraphernalia is not a verb while rig is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paraphernalia Yes No No No
rig Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rig is a hyponym of paraphernalia; that is, rig is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paraphernalia:
  • paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
  • rig: gear used in fishing
Other hyponyms of paraphernalia include fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle, kit, outfit, regalia, rigging, tackle, saddlery, stable gear, tack.
paraphernalia (noun) rig (noun)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
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
paraphernalia (verb) rig (verb)
equip with sails or masts
connect or secure to
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
Difference between paraphernalia and rig

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