Underplot and Rigging

• (n.) A clandestine scheme; a trick.
• (n.) A series of events in a play, proceeding collaterally with the main story, and subservient to it.

noun

• Gear consisting of ropes etc. Supporting a ship's masts and sails.
  • synonyms: tackle
• Formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel.
  • synonyms: rig

verb

• Arrange the outcome of by means of deceit.
  • usage: "rig an election"
  • synonyms: rig, set up
• Manipulate in a fraudulent manner.
  • usage: "rig prices"
  • synonyms: rig, manipulate
• Connect or secure to.
  • usage: "They rigged the bomb to the ignition"
  • synonyms: rig
• Equip with sails or masts.
  • usage: "rig a ship"
  • synonyms: rig, set, set up

• (n.) DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.
• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Rig.