Definition of Shoehorn

1. Verb. Fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited.

Generic synonyms: Accommodate, Adapt

2. Noun. A device used for easing the foot into a shoe.
Generic synonyms: Device

Definition of Shoehorn

1. n. A curved piece of polished horn, wood, or metal used to facilitate the entrance of the foot into a shoe.

Definition of Shoehorn

1. Noun. A tool used to assist putting the foot into a shoe by sliding the heel in. ¹

2. Verb. (literally) To use a shoehorn. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shoehorn

1. to force into a small space [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shoehorn

shoebox
shoeboxes
shoeboxlike
shoecare
shoed
shoefiti
shoeful
shoegaze
shoegazed
shoegazer
shoegazers
shoegazes
shoegazey
shoegazing
shoegear
shoehorn (current term)
shoehorned
shoehorning
shoehorns
shoeicide bomber
shoeicide bombers
shoeing
shoeing-horn
shoeings
shoelace
shoelace tie
shoelace ties
shoelaces
shoelacing
shoeless

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