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March 03, 2017 Word of the Day

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adjective
makeshift
/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/
adjective
The girl is using the boards as a makeshift bridge.
The girl is using the boards as a makeshift bridge.
Definition of MAKESHIFT

: used as a usually rough and temporary replacement for something

  • A large box served as a makeshift table.

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