SHOEHORN


Meaning of SHOEHORN in English

/shooh"hawrn'/ , n.

1. a shaped piece of horn, metal, or the like, inserted in the heel of a shoe to make it slip on more easily.

v.t.

2. to force into a limited or tight space: Can you shoehorn four of us into the back seat of your car?

[ 1580-90; SHOE + HORN ]

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