v. t. to rig for temporary service; to construct flimsily and in makeshift fashion. See Jury, a. [ PJC ]
a. (Naut.) Rigged for temporary service; done or made using whatever materials are available; makeshift; as, the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear. See Jury, a. Syn. -- improvised, makeshift. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]