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rig vs shell game

shell game vs rig

rig and shell game both are nouns.

rig is a verb but shell game is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rig Yes No Yes No
shell game Yes No No No
As nouns, shell game is a hyponym of rig; that is, shell game is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rig:
  • rig: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
  • shell game: a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under
Other hyponyms of rig include cozenage, scam, bunco, bunco game, bunko, bunko game, con, con game, confidence game, confidence trick, flimflam, hustle, sting, gip, gyp, pyramiding, holdout, swiz, thimblerig.
rig (noun) shell game (noun)
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under
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
rig (verb) shell game (verb)
equip with sails or masts
connect or secure to
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
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