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A shim is a thin and often tapered or wedged piece of material, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. Shims are typically used in order to support, adjust for better fit, or provide a level surface. Shims may also be used as spacers to fill gaps between parts subject to wear.
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used shims shim often gaps material adjust parts fill small may also shimming materials stock wood thin support level surface
| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| laminated shims can be bought commercially | instance of | High quality shim stock | 0.80 | text |
| but shims are often created ad hoc from whatever material is immediately available.Laminated shim stock is stacked foil that can be peeled off one layer at a time to adjust the thickness of the shim | instance of | High quality shim stock | 0.80 | text |
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