Define impregnable. impregnable synonyms, impregnable pronunciation, impregnable translation, English dictionary definition of impregnable. adj. 1. Impossible to capture or enter by force: an impregnable fortress. 2. Difficult or impossible to attack, challenge, or refute with success: an...
(mÄm) tr.v. maimed, maimÂ·ing, maims. 1. To injure, disable, or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body. See Synonyms at mangle.
A thin, often tapered piece of material, such as wood, stone, or metal, used to fill gaps, make something level, or adjust something to fit properly. To fill in, level, or adjust by using shims or a shim. Origin unknown.