A thin, often tapered piece of material, such as wood, stone, or metal, used to fill gaps, make something level, or adjust something to fit properly.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A thin often tapered piece of material (as wood, metal, or stone) used to fill in space between things (as for support, leveling, or adjustment of fit).
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verb-transitive
To fill in, level, or adjust by using shims or a shim.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To fill out or level up by the use of a shim.
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