Associations to the word «Makeshift»
Noun
- Wagon
- Stretcher
- Barricade
- Bandage
- Raft
- Crutch
- Sling
- Shelter
- Opener
- Shack
- Camper
- Tent
- Corral
- Anvil
- Crate
- Substitute
- Infirmary
- Plank
- Blanket
- Earthwork
- Tubing
- Backyard
- Stall
- Hut
- Catapult
- Coffin
- Scissors
- Protester
- Rope
- Cot
- Spear
- Basement
- Garage
- Stove
- Internment
- Podium
- Refugee
- Litter
- Ladder
- Scaffold
- Pallet
- Barracks
- Airlock
- Lamp
- Encampment
- Fuchs
- Harness
- Toilet
- Altar
- Tracker
- Caricature
- Strap
- Replacement
- Economy
- Hangar
- Shovel
- Oar
- Holster
- Runway
- Rampart
- Sledge
- Habit
- Canvas
- Renie
- Rag
- Dangling
- Hospital
- Ramp
- Covering
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
MAKESHIFT, noun. A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
MAKESHIFT, adjective. Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
Dictionary definition
MAKESHIFT, noun. Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.
MAKESHIFT, adjective. Done or made using whatever is available; "crossed the river on improvised bridges"; "the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear"; "the rock served as a makeshift hammer".
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