rig up

To quickly build or put together something, often using whatever materials you have at hand.

"The hikers rigged up a shelter using branches and their waterproof jackets."

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There's mounts to rig up an arm,

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All we have to do is rig up a 3D COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.

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Armando Ferreira · 9:04

I pretty much rig up anything I want to this, lights, cameras.

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As I rig up this circuit, I wanna tell you a little story.

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Konstantin · 19:28

And now we're able to rig up accessories like these mini V-lock batteries.

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