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Shoehorn

Noun

A shoehorn is a tool used to help insert a foot into a shoe by acting as a smooth guide for the heel to slide in without damaging the shoe or foot.

Sense 1:

He used a metal shoehorn to easily slide his foot into his new leather shoes.

Sense 2:

Grandma's wooden shoehorn has been passed down for generations and is an heirloom in our family.

Verb

To shoehorn means to forcefully or tightly fit someone or something into a particular space or situation.

Sense 1:

They managed to shoehorn all their belongings into their tiny car for their road trip.

Sense 2:

The director decided to shoehorn in one more scene to the already lengthy film.

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