To stretch or shape a shoe or hat using a wood block; to use a last to maintain the shape of footwear

To fill up or stuff an empty space with padding, such as paper or straw, to keep an object's shape or protect it during transport.

(bound form) A wooden model used for making or shaping shoes or hats, usually called 楦子 xuàn​zi

(bound form) a last; a wooden model of a foot or head used by shoemakers or hatmakers; same as 楦 xuàn

to use a last to stretch or fill the inside of a shoe or hat; to stuff something to make it full; same as 楦 xuàn