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makeshift

British pronunciation/mˈe‍ɪkʃɪft/
American pronunciation/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/
makeshift
[ADJECTIVE]
1

done or made using whatever is available

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Makeshift
[NOUN]
1

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

synonyms : make-do
stopgap
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Examples
1On the front lines, many demonstrators wear makeshift armor.
2It feels makeshift.
3The Obama administration also set up makeshift overflow facilities.
4- I got my makeshift mitts.
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