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Shims vs Washer - What's the difference?

shims | washer |

As nouns the difference between shims and washer

is that shims is while washer is something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.

As a verb shims

is (shim).

shims

English

Noun

(head)
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (shim)
  • washer

    English

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
  • A person who washes for a living; (if female:) a washerwoman.
  • A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
  • A face cloth.
  • Synonyms

    * (flat disk to distribute pressure or to alleviate friction) blotter

    Derived terms

    * window washer

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