filler strip
[/ˈfɪlər strɪp/]
nounpl: filler strips
tira de preenchimento
1. A thin strip of material used to fill gaps, spaces, or seams between surfaces or objects
The contractor used a filler strip to close the gap between the tiles and the wall.
O contratista usou uma tira de preenchimento para fechar a lacuna entre os azulejos e a parede.
2. In construction or finishing work, a decorative or functional strip that conceals joints or transitions
A filler strip was installed along the baseboard to provide a clean transition.
Uma tira de preenchimento foi instalada ao longo do rodapé para proporcionar uma transição limpa.
3. In printing or publishing, material used to occupy space in a layout or page
The designer added a filler strip to balance the page layout.
O designer adicionou uma tira de preenchimento para equilibrar o layout da página.
Filler strips are essential components in both Brazilian and American construction and home improvement projects. In Brazil, they are commonly used in residential renovations and are readily available in hardware stores. The term reflects the practical approach to finishing work where gaps between materials need professional concealment.
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