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Stop-gap
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What's The Definition Of Stop-gap?Synonyms | Synonyms for Stop-gap: Related Terms | Find terms related to Stop-gap: See Also | Stop-gap In Webster's Dictionary \Stop"-gap`\, n.
That which closes or fills up an opening or gap; hence, a
temporary expedient.
Moral prejudices are the stop-gaps of virtue. --Hare.
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