shoehorn

English Thesaurus

1. a device used for easing the foot into a shoe (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	device,
definition	:	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact)

2. fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited (verb.change)

hypernym	:	accommodate, adapt,
definition	:	make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose (verb.change)