🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

임시로 만들다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: imsiro mandeulda

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jury-rig/ˈdʒʊr.i.rɪɡ/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 고장난 부품을 임시로 때워 고쳤다."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To construct or repair something in a makeshift or temporary way using whatever materials are available.

    "He had to jury-rig a bracket to hold the broken alternator in place until he could reach a mechanic."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Serving as a temporary makeshift replacement or repair.

    "The crew relied on a jury-rig antenna to restore communication with the base."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating in the late 18th century from nautical contexts, 'jury' likely derives from the Old French 'ajurie' meaning aid or relief, used to describe temporary masts or sails. Over time, 'jury-rigged' expanded from maritime jargon into general usage to mean any improvised construction or makeshift repair made with available materials.

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