Glossary entry (derived from question below)
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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3 +2 | jury rigging/jerry rigging/jerry building | Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. |
3 | improvement | Pavel Altukhov |
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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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_rigging
To build shoddily, flimsily, and cheaply.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/jerry-building
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improvement
Do not try to improve on the manufacturer's design
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