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Shim

A software change built into an operating system or application to intercept normal data traffic and provide additional functionality. It is usually used by third parties to provide enhanced networking capabilities.

Meanings of Shim

1. Injection.

2. Thin piece of material, sometimes conical, used for leveling or support.

3. A small library that transparently intercepts and modifies API calls, usually for compatibility reasons.

4. A type of flat plow used in agriculture to loosen the soil and remove weeds.

5. A small metal device to open a lock.

6. To install one or more wedges on a machine.

7. Try everything on with leggings.

8. Intercept and modify (API) calls, usually for compatibility reasons.

9. A person characterized by both male and female characteristics, or ambiguous male and female characteristics, also referred to as transgender .

10. Hermaphrodite.