Definition of Shim

1. Noun. A thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices.

Generic synonyms: Wedge

Definition of Shim

1. n. A kind of shallow plow used in tillage to break the ground, and clear it of weeds.

Definition of Shim

1. to fill out or level by inserting a thin wedge [v SHIMMED, SHIMMING, SHIMS]

Medical Definition of Shim

1. In magnetic resonance imaging, fine adjustment of the magnetic field to improve uniformity; derived from its use in carpentry. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shim

shillelagh
shillelaghs
shillelah
shillelahs
shilling
shilling
shillings
shilling scars
shills
shillyshally
shiloh
Shiloh
shilpit
shily
shim (current term)
shim (current term)
shimaal
shimaals
shimamushi disease
Shimchath Torah
Shimeji kininase
shimmed
shimmer
shimmered
shimmering
shimmers
shimmery
shimmey
shimmeys
shimmied

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