Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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device | Yes | No | No | No |
shoehorn | Yes | No | Yes | No |
device (noun) | shoehorn (noun) |
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any clever maneuver | a device used for easing the foot into a shoe |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |
device (verb) | shoehorn (verb) |
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fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited |