jury-rigged meaning

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jury-rigged (adjective): done or made using whatever is available.

Definition of jury-rigged

  1. done or made using whatever is available
    • crossed the river on improvised bridges
    • the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear
    • the rock served as a makeshift hammer

    Synonyms: improvised, makeshift

    Similar: impermanent

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