SHOEHORNING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Shoehorning.
Shoehorning - as a verb
To use a shoehorn.
To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something); to include (something) despite potent reasons not to.
Example: "His staff want to shoehorn an extra stop into his already packed campaigning schedule."
To force some current event into alignment with a some (usually unconnected) agenda, especially when it is fallacious.
Example Sentences
"The shoehorning of that new clause into the contract was unexpected."
"The shoehorning of unnecessary details made the story confusing."
"Her shoehorning of irrelevant examples into the presentation was frustrating."
"The shoehorning of that large piece of furniture into the small room was a challenge."
"The shoehorning of extra passengers onto the already crowded bus caused discomfort."
Word Game Points
Is SHOEHORNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shoehorning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOEHORNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SHOEHORNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shoehorning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOEHORNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SHOEHORNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shoehorning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOEHORNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
