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Shoehorn

Shoehorn Meaning & Definition
Shoehorn Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shoehorn?

[n] a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
[v] make fit for a specific purpose

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shoehorn: tailor

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shoehorn:

See Also | accommodate | adapt | device

Shoehorn In Webster's Dictionary

\Shoe"horn`\, Shoeing-horn \Shoe"ing-horn`\, n. 1. A curved piece of polished horn, wood, or metal used to facilitate the entrance of the foot into a shoe. 2. Figuratively: (a) Anything by which a transaction is facilitated; a medium; -- by way of contempt. --Spectator. (b) Anything which draws on or allures; an inducement. [Low] --Beau. & Fl.

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