Make-shift

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of makeshift. alt-of, alternative

    "In making this report, it may be proper to state, that the weight of the established bower anchor of the Hind exceeds that of the make-shift by about five cwt..."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of makeshift. alt-of, alternative

    "An interesting problem is the consideration of partial failure and make-shift repair."

Synonyms

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make doactionad hocad hoc measuread libad libitum

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"The city's convention center was converted into a make-shift hospital."

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