Definition of jury–rig
transitive verb
: to erect, construct, or arrange in a makeshift fashion
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Origin and Etymology of jury–rig
3jury
First Known Use: 1788
JURY–RIG Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of jury–rig for English Language Learners
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: to build or put together (a simple device or structure) using the materials that you have available
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