makeshift

Letters that make makeshift

s, a, e, f, k, h, m, t, i are letters that make 'makeshift'

Words within makeshift

hi, MA, ma, MAK, ft, mA, shift, make, AK, HI, Es are words within 'makeshift'


2 possible definitions for 'makeshift'

Makeshift as "something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency"

Under this definition, makeshift is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stopgap, make-do have the same meaning as 'makeshift'

makeshift as a type

'makeshift' can be a type of expedient.

Derivatives of makeshift

improvised, jury-rigged, makeshift are derivatives of 'makeshift'.


Makeshift as "done or made using whatever is available"

Under this definition, makeshift is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

improvised, jury-rigged have the same meaning as 'makeshift'

Derivatives of makeshift

makeshift, stopgap, make-do are derivatives of 'makeshift'.

Similar to makeshift

impermanent, temporary are similar to 'makeshift'.

Example of makeshift used within this context

"crossed the river on improvised bridges", "the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear", "the rock served as a makeshift hammer"



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