1. the act or process of inserting thin pieces of material to fill gaps, level surfaces, or adjust fit
Usage: technical

1. 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.