shim

[US]/ʃɪm/
[UK]/ʃɪm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a thin piece of material used to fill a space or provide support; a piece of wood or metal used to fill a gap
v.to fill or support with a shim; to insert a shim or piece of material to adjust alignment

Phrases & Collocations

shim adjustment

shim stack

shim installation

shim material

shim thickness

shim fitting

shim design

shim placement

shim support

shim alignment

Example Sentences

we need to shim the door to make it close properly.

he decided to shim the table legs to level it out.

using a shim can help reduce gaps in the flooring.

they used a shim to adjust the height of the cabinet.

make sure to shim the window frame for better insulation.

the technician will shim the equipment to ensure it operates smoothly.

adding a shim can improve the alignment of the axle.

they used a shim to fill the gap between the wall and the shelf.

to fix the uneven floor, we need to shim the joists.

the installer will shim the sink for proper drainage.

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