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makeshift

adjective/ˈmeɪkʃɪft/

temporary and usually crude or improvised

After the storm destroyed the tent, they set up a makeshift shelter using tarps and branches.

improvisedtemporarycrude
word origin — The word 'makeshift' is formed from the verb 'make' and the noun 'shift,' indicating a temporary measure or arrangement made to 'make do' in response to a need.