Associations to the word «Stopgap»

Wiktionary

STOPGAP, adjective. Temporary; short-term.
STOPGAP, noun. A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained.

Dictionary definition

STOPGAP, noun. Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.

Wise words

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Hippocrates