Filler

usgb/ˈfɪlər/
noun

A device or piece of material used to fill a gap or hole.

He used a filler to fix the crack in the wall.
Visual representation of "filler" - A device or piece of material used to fill a gap or hole

Often appears as...

  • filler material
  • gap filler
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Physical Repair

Used for tangible items needing repair, not for fixing abstract concepts.

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I applied some filler to the broken vase.
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Visualize the Gap

Imagine a physical hole or space being filled in a real object.

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The holes in the wood were covered with wood filler.
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Not a Solution

Filler fixes appearances temporarily; it doesn't solve underlying problems.

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Using filler won't fix the door's weak hinge.
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