shoehorn

A tool or device designed to help the foot slide easily into a shoe, often used to prevent damage to the shoe's heel or to make putting on tight footwear more comfortable.

ruИнструмент или приспособление, предназначенное для того, чтобы помочь ноге легко скользить в обувь, часто используемое для предотвращения повреждения пятки обуви или для более комфортного надевания тесной обуви.esInstrumento o utensilio utilizado para ayudar a que el pie entre fácilmente en el calzado, evitando dañar el talón del zapato o facilitando ponerse zapatos ajustados.frInstrument ou accessoire servant à aider le pied à glisser facilement dans une chaussure, souvent utilisé pour éviter d'endommager le talon de la chaussure ou pour enfiler plus confortablement une chaussure serrée.deEin Werkzeug oder Hilfsmittel, das dabei hilft, den Fuß leichter in einen Schuh zu gleiten, häufig verwendet, um Beschädigungen an der Ferse des Schuhs zu vermeiden oder um das Anziehen enger Schuhe bequemer zu machen.ptFerramenta ou utensílio em forma de colher alongada, geralmente de plástico, metal ou madeira, usada para ajudar o pé a deslizar facilmente para dentro do sapato, evitando danificar o calcanhar do calçado ou facilitar a colocação de sapatos apertados.zh一种帮助脚滑入鞋内的工具或装置，常用于防止损坏鞋跟或更方便地穿紧鞋。arأداة منحنية تستخدم لمساعدة القدم على الانزلاق داخل الحذاء، وغالبًا ما تُستعمل لتسهيل لبس الأحذية الضيقة أو لحماية كعب الحذاء من التلف.

1. Shoe insertion tool B1 formal

   A curved, smooth tool used to help slide the heel into a shoe without damaging the shoe or causing discomfort.

   • He used a shoehorn to put on his new leather shoes.
   • A long-handled shoehorn is helpful for people with back pain.
   • She keeps a shoehorn by the door for convenience.

   ruРожок для обувиesCalzadorfrchausse-pieddeSchuhanzieherptCalçadeirazh鞋拔arمِلْعَقَة الأحذية

• shoehorns plural form
• shoehorns' possessive plural form
• shoehorn's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to force something into a place or situation where it does not naturally belong, often with difficulty.

ruГлагол, означающий втискивать что-либо в место или ситуацию, где оно не является естественным, часто с трудом.esVerbo que significa meter algo a la fuerza en un lugar o situación donde no encaja naturalmente, a menudo con dificultad o de manera forzada.frVerbe signifiant insérer ou faire entrer quelque chose de force dans un espace ou une situation où cela ne convient pas naturellement, souvent avec difficulté.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Mühe in einen Ort oder eine Situation hineinzuzwängen, wo es nicht natürlich passt. Auch: etwas gewaltsam einfügen oder durchdrücken.ptVerbo que significa forçar algo a caber em um lugar ou situação onde não se encaixa naturalmente, geralmente com esforço; também pode indicar introduzir algo ou alguém de forma forçada em um contexto inadequado.zh动词，指把某物强行塞进不合适或空间不足的地方，也比喻把事物勉强硬套进不自然的处境或框架中。arفعل يعني إدخال شيء أو شخص في مكان أو موقف ضيق أو غير مناسب بالقوة أو بجهد، وغالبًا دون أن يكون له مكان طبيعي فيه.

1. Force or squeeze into a place B2 informal

   To force something into a space or situation where it does not naturally fit.

   • They tried to shoehorn a large sofa into the tiny apartment.
   • The director shoehorned a romantic subplot into the action movie.
   • He shoehorned his way into the conversation without being invited.

   ruВтиснутьesMeter a la fuerzafrEnfoncer de forcedeHineinzwängenptForçar a entradazh硬塞arيُدْخِل بالقوة

   Synonyms: compresscramforcejampackpressramsquashsqueezestuffwedge

   Antonyms: eliminateexcludeextractremovewithdraw

2. Adapt for a specific purpose C1 informal

   To fit something into a particular role or purpose, even if it is not well suited.

   • The manager shoehorned the new policy into the existing framework.
   • She shoehorned her skills into a job that didn't quite match them.
   • They shoehorned the old data into the new software system.

   ruПриспособитьesEncajar forzadamentefrAdapter de force à un usagedeAnpassenptEncaixar à forçazh生搬硬套arتكييف لهدف معين

   Synonyms: cramforcejampigeonholeslotsqueezewedge

• shoehorned past participle
• shoehorned past simple
• shoehorning present participle
• shoehorns third person singular