Despite its makeshiftness, the shelter provided much-needed protection during the storm.

When the bridge collapsed, the road crew quickly assembled makeshifts from timber and rope to allow pedestrians to cross.

The makeshift was barely sturdy enough to keep out the rain, but it kept the stranded family dry until rescuers arrived.

We used a makeshift table made from crates and a sheet of plywood to serve dinner in the backyard.

The old sailor warned that a makeshift had been prowling the docks, stealing from unwary merchants.