trim
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
trims;
trimmed;
trimming
trims;
trimmed;
trimming
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIM
[+ object]
1
a
:
to cut (something) off something else
:
to remove (something) by cutting
— often + away, from, or off
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She trimmed away the dead branches.
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She trimmed the fat from/off the meat.
b
:
to make (something) neat by cutting it
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He trimmed his mustache.
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The hedges need to be trimmed.
2
:
to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller
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They are looking for ways to trim the budget.
3
:
to decorate (something) especially around the edges with ribbons, ornaments, etc.
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We trimmed the Christmas tree.
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a pillow trimmed in/with lace
4
:
to adjust (a boat's sails) in order to move faster
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The sailors trimmed the sails.
trim down
[phrasal verb]
:
to become thinner
:
to lose weight
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He trimmed down over the summer.
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a mustache trimmer
2
trim
/ˈtrɪm/
adjective
trimmer;
trimmest
2
trim
/ˈtrɪm/
adjective
trimmer;
trimmest
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIM
1
:
neat and orderly
2
:
slim and healthy
-
She has a trim figure.
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He keeps fit and trim by biking.
— trimly
adverb
3
trim
/ˈtrɪm/
noun
plural
trims
3
trim
/ˈtrɪm/
noun
plural
trims
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIM
1
[count]
:
an act of trimming something (such as hair)
— usually singular
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He went to the barber for a trim.
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The lawn needs a trim.
2
:
material (such as ribbons, lace, etc.) that is used for decorating something especially around its edges
[noncount]
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a skirt with lace trim
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The house is gray with black trim. [=the pieces of wood around the doors, windows, etc., are painted black]
[count]
— usually singular
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The fabric has a gold trim.
in trim
:
in good condition
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He's been exercising to get in trim for the season.
