"makeshift" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ [UK] Audio: en-us-makeshift.ogg [US] Forms: makeshift [singular], makeshifts [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A makeshift solution is quickly put together, low quality, and not meant to be used for a long time. Synonyms: temporary
    Sense id: simple-makeshift-en-noun-0-m~5C28 Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
     
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