Definition of Stopgap

1. Noun. Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.

Exact synonyms: Make-do, Makeshift
Generic synonyms: Expedient
Derivative terms: Makeshift

Definition of Stopgap

1. n. That which closes or fills up an opening or gap; hence, a temporary expedient.

Definition of Stopgap

1. a temporary substitute [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stopgap

stoor
stoors
stooshie
stooshies
stop
stop-loss order
stopbank
stopbanks
stopcock
stopcocks
stope
stoped
stoper
stopers
Stopes
stopgap (current term)
stopgaps
stoping
stopings
stopless
stoplight
stoplights
stopoff
stopoffs
stopover
stopovers
stopo watch
stoppable
stoppage
stoppages

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