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| trim [ trim ] |
verb (past and past participle trimmed, present participle trim·ming, 3rd person present singular trims) |
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1. transitive verb make something tidy by cutting: to make something neat by clipping, cutting, or pruning
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2. transitive verb cut something to required size: to reduce something by cutting it to the required shape or size
  trimmed the manuscript to 40,000 words
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3. transitive verb remove excess by cutting: to reduce or remove an excess, by cutting
We had to trim the budget.
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4. transitive verb decorate something: to decorate or embellish something
He trimmed the hat with fur.
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5. transitive verb movies edit film: to cut pieces from a film during editing
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6. transitive and intransitive verb sailing change arrangement of sails: to change the position or arrangement of the sails in order to maximize the benefit of the wind
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7. transitive verb shipping change distribution of cargo: to improve, alter, or maintain a vessel's balance by changing the way the ballast or cargo is distributed
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8. intransitive verb nautical be balanced in water: to be or become well balanced in the water
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refers to a vessel
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9. transitive verb aviation make adjustments to improve aircraft stability: to improve the stability of an aircraft, especially by adjustment of the controls during flight
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10. transitive and intransitive verb alter opinion to suit circumstances: to alter opinions or behavior to suit the circumstances in order to gain acceptance or personal advantage
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11. intransitive verb adopt neutral position: to adopt a neutral position in a dispute between two parties
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12. transitive verb beat somebody thoroughly: to beat or overwhelm somebody completely
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informal
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got trimmed regularly at tennis by her partner
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13. transitive verb scold somebody: to reprimand or scold somebody
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informal
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14. transitive verb cheat somebody: to cheat or deceive somebody
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informal
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adjective (comparative trim·mer, superlative trim·mest) |
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1. fit: healthy, slim, or in good physical condition
had a trim figure
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2. neat: neat, compact, or in good order
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noun (plural trims) |
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1. act of cutting: an act or instance of cutting something in order to make it neater
gave the hedge a trim
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2. haircut: a haircut that neatens rather than changes a hairstyle
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3. something used as decoration: something used for decoration, e.g. contrasting material attached to a piece of clothing
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4. automotive decorative parts of vehicle: the accessories and decorative parts added to the interior or exterior of a vehicle
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5. construction decorative additions to building: the nonstructural decorative additions to a building, especially moldings around doorways, windows, and walls
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6. U.S. commerce window dressing: the goods, props, and other items placed in a store window
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7. something trimmed off: a piece of something removed by trimming
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8. movies film cut during editing: a piece of film eliminated from a shot during editing
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9. aviation adjustment of aircraft for stability: adjustment of the controls of an aircraft to give stability
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10. aviation flight position: the position of an aircraft in flight relative to the horizon
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11. nautical appearance of vessel: the way a vessel appears when it is fitted out and prepared for sailing
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12. sailing relation between sail and direction: the relation between the plane of a sail and the direction in which the vessel is pointing
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13. nautical position of vessel: the position of a ship or boat, especially with reference to the horizontal and to the difference between the depth in water at the front and back of the vessel
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14. nautical buoyancy: the relative buoyancy of a submarine
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| [ Old English trymman "strengthen." < Indo-European, "be solid"] |
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| trim adverb |
| trim·ly adverb |
| trim·ness noun |
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