To fix or put together using non-standard or improvised materials. A derivation of jury-rig, from the nautical term jury mast. This term refers to a temporary mast raised when the normal mast has been lost due to storm or battle. This is probably a short form of injury mast.
Not to be confused with Jerry-built, which refers to an original construction of poor quality.
Not to be confused with Jerry-built, which refers to an original construction of poor quality.
by Phranklin March 18, 2006
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translating an original text of mediocre quality from the origin language into a masterpiece in the target language
Andrew begins to imagine that he has been mistranslated, or — what is the word? — supertranslated, his novel given to an unacknowledged genius of a poet who worked his mediocre English into breathtaking Italian.
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To fix an object (usually mechanical) to a working condition in a haphazard way. Also known as doing a MacGyver on it. This can apply to any non working thing, to fix it in a nonconventional way. This term was created during WW2, in reference to the Germans who were referred to as "Jerries" as slang. Allies often came across hastily repaired objects left by the Germans hence the term Jerry-Rig came to be.
by Benjamin P Hutchins September 11, 2005
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by Typos April 25, 2004
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To put together in a way that works, but is contrary to the “norm” or specific directions (instructions). To put together in an unusual, better or temporary way.
Example One: When I put together the new lock on my door, I broke off a metal shaft inside the lock so it could only be engaged with a key. That way, I can never be accidentally locked out of the house. I told the workmen, "Don't worry about locking me out if I'm not here when you leave, I jerry-rigged the lock, you need a key to lock it".
Example Two: On the drive home, my muffler was dragging on the asphalt. I jerry-rigged it with a piece of wire and gaffers tape so it would stay in place until I had it repaired.
Example Two: On the drive home, my muffler was dragging on the asphalt. I jerry-rigged it with a piece of wire and gaffers tape so it would stay in place until I had it repaired.
by Thomas David October 25, 2004
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