makeshift hut

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A temporary hut, often built quickly with available materials.

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  • The refugees spent the winter in tents or makeshift huts.
  • The refugees lived in a makeshift hut by the roadside.
  • They constructed a makeshift hut from branches and leaves.
  • They quickly erected a makeshift hut to shield themselves from the storm.
  • After the storm, many families lived in makeshift huts made of corrugated iron.
  • After the earthquake, many families were forced to build makeshift huts from salvaged materials.
  • The children built a makeshift hut in the garden, pretending it was their secret hideout.
  • The children built a makeshift hut in the garden using old blankets and sticks.
  • In remote areas, it's common to see makeshift huts serving as temporary shelters.
  • His only shelter was a small makeshift hut that offered little protection.
  • The explorers set up a makeshift hut to protect themselves from the harsh weather.
  • Explorers often construct a makeshift hut for temporary accommodation in the wilderness.
  • We saw a few makeshift huts along the riverbank, indicating a small settlement.
  • The remote island was dotted with numerous makeshift huts made of palm leaves.
  • Building a makeshift hut requires ingenuity and readily available materials.
  • She remembered her childhood, playing for hours in a makeshift hut near the river.
  • Her dream was to replace her makeshift hut with a proper home.
  • Despite the harsh conditions, the makeshift hut provided a sense of security.
  • The workers quickly assembled a makeshift hut for their tools at the construction site.
  • Volunteers helped build makeshift huts for the displaced villagers.