noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
cannibalizing parts; making one working machine from two broken ones
Colloquial term for taking working parts from two or more broken devices to assemble one functional unit. Often used for electronics, cars, or machinery.
壊れたパソコンを二台使って、ニコイチで直した。
I fixed it by cannibalizing parts from two broken computers.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
making one part from multiple different parts; hybrid assembly
Extended meaning: creating a single component or product by combining parts from different sources, not necessarily broken ones. Can imply a makeshift or improvised solution.
この棚は、余った木材をニコイチで組み合わせて作った。
I made this shelf by combining leftover pieces of wood from different sources.