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Meaning of jury-rigged in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒʊriˌrɪɡd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    jury-rigged

    Definitions

    1. done or made using whatever is available

    Examples

    • « crossed the river on improvised bridges »
    • « the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear »
    • « the rock served as a makeshift hammer »

    Synonyms

    • impermanent
    • temporary

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