English noun: shoehorn | |||
1. | shoehorn (artifact) a device used for easing the foot into a shoe | ||
Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
English verb: shoehorn | |||
1. | shoehorn (change) fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accommodate, adapt | ||