"quebra-galho" meaning in Portuguese

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Noun

IPA: /ˌkɛ.bɾɐˈɡa.ʎu/ [Brazil], /ˌkɛ.bɾɐˈɡa.ʎu/ [Brazil], /ˌkɛ.bɾaˈɡa.ʎo/ [Southern-Brazil], /ˌkɛ.bɾɐˈɡa.ʎu/ [Portugal], [ˌkɛ.βɾɐˈɣa.ʎu] [Portugal] Forms: quebra-galhos [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “branch breaker”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|branch breaker}} “branch breaker”, {{lit|branch breaker}} Literally, “branch breaker” Head templates: {{pt-noun|m}} quebra-galho m (plural quebra-galhos)
  1. (informal) kludge (temporary, inelegant solution) Tags: informal, masculine Synonyms: gambiarra, quebra-galhos
    Sense id: en-quebra-galho-pt-noun-qXOO-AaO Categories (other): Portuguese entries with incorrect language header

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