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makeshift
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Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/
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Noun
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Definition
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
Adjective
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Definition
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
Example Sentences
They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter.
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