spacer

noun

spac·er ˈspā-sər

plural spacers

: a device or piece used to create or maintain a desired amount of space (as between two parts)

As long as your joints look even, it's more important that you avoid a large grout line at the last tile than worry about sticking to the exact measurement of the spacer.—

Jennifer Stimpson

Stiff spacers of low-expansion materials … may be used to provide a fixed spacing between the end mirrors.—

Arthur L. Schawlow

Use wood shims or spacers where necessary to compensate for wavy ceilings and to make certain the bottom surfaces of all strips are flush.—

Bernard Gladstone

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Bridges could run the second unit with McBride acting as a dangerous spacer in the half court. —

Fred Katz, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024 The inhaler could be quickly attached to a plastic tube, called a spacer, which children could use with little effort. —

Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024 Plus, these come with additional orthotic insoles, spacers, and an arch booster for a customizable fit. —

Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 If Green can establish himself as a dependable floor spacer, his shooting will be a valuable weapon. —

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spacer