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

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

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

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

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

The makeshifty tent barely kept out the rain during the storm.

The makeshiftiness of the roadside shelter was evident in its patchwork tarps and mismatched boards.