noun, gerund/present participle
uso de calços; calçamento; ajuste com calços
1. The process of inserting thin wedge-shaped pieces (shims) between parts to fill gaps, level surfaces, or make adjustments
The carpenter is shimming the door frame to ensure it is perfectly level.
O carpinteiro está usando calços no batente da porta para garantir que fique perfeitamente nivelado.
2. In mechanical or engineering contexts, the practice of using shims to adjust alignment, spacing, or fit between components
Shimming the engine mount improved the vehicle's vibration problems.
O ajuste com calços no suporte do motor melhorou os problemas de vibração do veículo.
3. In cybersecurity, the practice of inserting malicious code into software or systems to alter behavior
Shimming attacks can compromise system security without detection.
Os ataques de injeção de código podem comprometer a segurança do sistema sem detecção.
Shimming is a fundamental technique in both Brazilian and American construction and mechanical industries. In construction and carpentry, it's a standard practice for ensuring proper leveling and alignment. In recent years, the term has gained prominence in cybersecurity contexts in both countries, referring to code injection techniques. The term is technical and professional rather than colloquial.
Related Idioms & Phrases
shim it up - to level or adjust something using shims
shimming the gap - filling empty space with adjustable pieces
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