Glossary entry

Russian term or phrase:

кулибинство

English translation:

jury rigging/jerry rigging/jerry building

Added to glossary by Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
Oct 20, 2021 10:40
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Russian term

кулибинство

Russian to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Речь идет о ТО автомобилей, о необходимости ставить оригинальные запчасти, не заниматься «кулибинством». Не соображу как лучше, просто описательно? Или, возможно, кто-то сталкивался с таким термином уже?
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Oct 21, 2021 18:22: Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Created KOG entry

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jury rigging/jerry rigging/jerry building

Jury rigging (also called "jerry rigging" and by similar phrases) is both a noun and a verb describing makeshift repairs made with only the tools and materials at hand. Its origin lies in such efforts done on boats and ships, characteristically sail powered to begin with. After a dismasting, a replacement mast, often referred to as a jury mast, and if necessary yard would be fashioned and stayed to allow a craft to resume making way.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_rigging

To build shoddily, flimsily, and cheaply.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/jerry-building
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