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Vocabulary Entry
shim
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thin or narrow piece of material used to fill a gap or to support something.
Example Sentences
"He placed a shim under the door to stop it from squeaking."
"The carpenter used a shim to level the uneven table."
"She found a shim in the toolbox to fix the chair."
V
verb
To insert a shim into a gap or to support something.
Example Sentences
"They need to shim the windows to eliminate drafts."
"He will shim the cabinet to ensure it is stable."
"We have to shim the bridge to keep it properly aligned."