spacer
Britishnoun
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a piece of material used to create or maintain a space between two things
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computing a keyed space in text or data; space character
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a person who travels in outer space
Example Sentences
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"It's challenging to make a three-dimensional structure that way. By using a spacer, we were able to control the gap between the two layers which lets us control the sensor's output."
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
The spacer has hard plastic squares 1/4 inch thick at the end of a longer thin strip.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
He showed ability as a floor spacer in his lone college season at Alabama.
From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Investigators found no functioning spacer device at the flat and only two disassembled inhaler components.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2022
Install the receiver, using the drilling template as a spacer between the dash and the receiver case.
From Delco Manuals: Radio Model 633, Delcotron Generator Delco Radio Owner's Manual Model 633, Delcotron Generator Installation by Delco-Remy
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