Shim's name
Posted: 30 Jan 2009 21:13
ok so i was playing text twirl on facebook and i typed in shim just to see if it came up and it did. so that got me wondering, what does it mean? so here it is! now i didnt know a "shim" was and actual thing. maybe im just a little out of it. lol i thought this was interesting
Shim - 7 dictionary results
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shim
/ʃɪm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [shim] Show IPA Pronunciation
noun, verb, shimmed, shim⋅ming.
–noun
1. a thin slip or wedge of metal, wood, etc., for driving into crevices, as between machine parts to compensate for wear, or beneath bedplates, large stones, etc., to level them.
–verb (used with object)
2. to fill out or bring to a level by inserting a shim or shims.
Origin:
1715–25; orig. uncert.
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Shim - 7 dictionary results
Sponsored Links Washers, Spacers & Shims
Non-standard shims low minimums, fast delivery.
http://www.bokers.com/glwshr
Shims
Find Mfrs & Suppliers of Shims Search Locally by State or Zip Code
http://www.ThomasNet.com
Shims
Shims online. We have the answers.
communitymercantile.com
shim
/ʃɪm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [shim] Show IPA Pronunciation
noun, verb, shimmed, shim⋅ming.
–noun
1. a thin slip or wedge of metal, wood, etc., for driving into crevices, as between machine parts to compensate for wear, or beneath bedplates, large stones, etc., to level them.
–verb (used with object)
2. to fill out or bring to a level by inserting a shim or shims.
Origin:
1715–25; orig. uncert.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
Cite This Source