Shim
noun
A thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material used to fill in space between things.
He put a shim under the table leg to stop it from wobbling.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fill in gaps or make something level with a thin piece of material.
He shimmed the desk to stop it from rocking.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece of code inserted to modify the behavior of a software or hardware component.
A shim was added to ensure compatibility with the older version of the software.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material used to fill in space between things.
He put a shim under the table leg to stop it from wobbling.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fill in gaps or make something level with a thin piece of material.
He shimmed the desk to stop it from rocking.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece of code inserted to modify the behavior of a software or hardware component.
A shim was added to ensure compatibility with the older version of the software.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Adjustment
Shims are for precision, they help make small adjustments to fit items together better.
The mechanic used a shim for the engine parts to fit snugly.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Tool
Shims are common in construction and home repair for stability and levelling.
She inserted shims between the floorboards.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Adjustment
Shims are for precision, they help make small adjustments to fit items together better.
The mechanic used a shim for the engine parts to fit snugly.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Tool
Shims are common in construction and home repair for stability and levelling.
She inserted shims between the floorboards.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Adjustment
Shims are for precision, they help make small adjustments to fit items together better.
The mechanic used a shim for the engine parts to fit snugly.
Pro Tip 2/2Construction Tool
Shims are common in construction and home repair for stability and levelling.
She inserted shims between the floorboards.
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