kludge (Q11491258)
(Redirected from Q15138518)
unconventional solution for a hardware or software problem
- hack
- mess
- botch-up
- quick-and-dirty solution
- workaround
- temporary fix
- kluge
- bodge
- MacGyver
- makeshift
- jerry-built
- quick fix
- patch
- jury rig
- tips and tricks
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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English | kludge |
unconventional solution for a hardware or software problem |
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Statements
In this kludge, a plastic spoon is used to disable an electrical socket's safety shutters to allow insertion of an incompatible plug. (English)
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Identifiers
24 March 2011
Questionable or Creative Fixes
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Wikipedia(8 entries)
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Wikiquote(1 entry)
- eowikiquote Fuŝo
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Multilingual sites(1 entry)
- commonswiki Category:Kludges