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jury-rig


ju·ry–rig

verb \ˈjr-ē-ˌrig, -ˈrig\

Definition of JURY-RIG

transitive verb
: to erect, construct, or arrange in a makeshift fashion

Origin of JURY-RIG

2jury
First Known Use: 1788

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