spacer
Definitions
Cars & Driving
- noun generally, anything that separates one part from another
Construction
- A device that maintains reinforcement in proper position, or keeps wall forms a given distance apart before and during concreting.
- A small block of wood or other material placed during installation on the edges of a pane of glass to center it in the channel and maintain uniform width of sealant beads to prevent excessive sealant distortion. See also spreader.
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