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spacer
This term describes a functional object whose primary purpose is the creation of a void or a precise gap. It carries a connotation of utility and precision, whether in mechanical engineering, dentistry, or digital formatting. The focus is on the maintenance of a specific distance to prevent contact, friction, or overlap.
In technical contexts, it is often distinguished from a shim, which is typically used for fine-tuning or leveling, whereas a spacer is generally used to establish a larger, predetermined distance. In computing, it refers to the structural void that ensures readability or data separation.
Meanings
A piece of material used to fill a gap or provide cushioning between items during shipping or storage.
Examples
Insert a plastic spacer between the two boards to keep them aligned.
I need a thicker spacer for this motherboard to prevent it from touching the case.
The fragile glassware was packed with foam spacers to prevent any shifting during transit.
Use a cardboard spacer to fill the gap in the shipping crate.
The developer added a spacer character to separate the username from the ID in the log file.
Maybe I should add a spacer here to make the text more readable.
The orthodontist put a small rubber spacer between my molars today.
These spacers feel weird and make it hard to floss.