Definitions for shims

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shims shim

Spelling: [shim]

IPA: /ʃɪm/

Shims is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 40 anagrams from letters in shims (himss).

Definitions for shims

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)

1. to fill out or bring to a level by inserting a shim or shims.

Origin of shims

First recorded in 1715-25; origin uncertain

Examples for shims

No, the big elevation rudder was still in place, but it seemed to have no effect on the shim.