noun
- the act or process of inserting thin pieces of material to fill gaps, level surfaces, or adjust fit
Usage: technical
verb
- present participle of shim: inserting thin pieces of material to fill gaps or adjust alignment
Usage: technical
Examples
- The carpenter spent time shimming the door frame to ensure it was perfectly level.
- Shimming the table legs eliminated the wobble completely.
- The mechanic was shimming the brake pads for proper clearance.
- After shimming the window, it finally closed properly.
- The installation required careful shimming to achieve the correct alignment.
- They used metal strips for shimming the heavy machinery.