étai — meaning in English

English meaning

• shim noun A thin piece of material used to fill a gap, level a surface, or provide support.
• stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
• strut verb To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.

Senses

étai is used for these senses in English:

• acrow prop An adjustable-height steel support used in the construction industry, typically to temporarily support structures while work is carried out.
• shim A thin piece of material, sometimes tapered, used for alignment or support.
• strut (chiefly, construction) A beam or rod providing support.

shim — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of material used to fill a gap, level a surface, or provide support.
2. noun In computing, a small piece of code that sits between two systems to make them compatible.
3. verb To fit a thin piece of material into a gap for support or alignment.

stay — full definition

1. verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
2. verb To continue being in a particular state or condition.
3. verb To delay or postpone, especially a legal punishment.
4. noun A period of time spent somewhere.
5. noun A legal order that postpones a court proceeding or ruling.

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