verb (past tense and past participle)
calçado, ajustado com calço
1. Past tense of 'shim': to fill a gap or space with a thin wedge or shim to level, align, or adjust something
The carpenter shimmed the door frame to make it perfectly level.
O carpinteiro calçou o batente da porta para deixá-lo perfeitamente nivelado.
2. To insert a thin wedge-shaped piece (shim) between two objects to adjust their position or alignment
The mechanic shimmed the engine block to correct the misalignment.
O mecânico ajustou o bloco do motor com calços para corrigir o desalinhamento.
3. To compensate for imperfections or irregularities in construction or assembly
The technician shimmed the mounting plate to ensure proper fit.
O técnico calçou a placa de montagem para garantir um encaixe adequado.
This is technical terminology commonly used in construction, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing industries in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects practical problem-solving in trades and skilled labor, where small adjustments are necessary for precision work.
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