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Vocabulary Entry
shoehorn
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device, typically with a curved shape, used to help insert the foot into a shoe.
Example Sentences
"He used a shoehorn to slide his foot into the tight new shoes."
"The shoehorn was made of plastic and had a sleek design."
"You should consider using a shoehorn to prolong the life of your footwear."
V
verb
To force something into a particular situation or to manipulate a situation to fit a desired outcome.
Example Sentences
"She tried to shoehorn the extra meeting into an already busy schedule."
"The writer had to shoehorn the character's backstory into the script."
"He managed to shoehorn his opinions into the conversation at every opportunity."