make-shift

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See also: makeshift and make shift

English

Adjective

make-shift (comparative more make-shift, superlative most make-shift)

Alternative form of makeshift.
- 1988, E.G. Frankel, Systems Reliability and Risk Analysis, 2nd ed., page 150:
  An interesting problem is the consideration of partial failure and make-shift repair.

Noun

make-shift (plural make-shifts)

Alternative form of makeshift.
- 1819 October 5, Charles Burrard, letter to Admiral George Campbell, reprinted in Transactions of the Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, Vol. XLVII, page 100:
  In making this report, it may be proper to state, that the weight of the established bower anchor of the Hind exceeds that of the make-shift by about five cwt...

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