jerry-rig
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jer·ry-rig
(jĕr′ē-rĭg′)tr.v. jer·ry-rigged, jer·ry-rig·ging, jer·ry-rigs
To jury-rig. See Usage Note at jury-rig.
[Alteration (influenced by jerry-build) of jury-rig.]
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