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- [trim-ing]
- /ˈtrɪm ɪŋ/
- /ˈtrɪm.ɪŋ/
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- [trim-ing]
- /ˈtrɪm ɪŋ/
Definitions of trimming word
- noun trimming the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc. 1
- noun trimming Nautical. the set of a ship in the water, especially the most advantageous one. the condition of a ship with reference to its fitness for sailing. the adjustment of sails, rigging, etc., with reference to wind direction and the course of the ship. the condition of a submarine as regards buoyancy. 1
- noun trimming a person's dress, adornment, or appearance. 1
- noun trimming material used for decoration or embellishment; decorative trimming. 1
- noun trimming decoration of a store window for the display of merchandise; window dressing. 1
- noun trimming a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like. 1
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Origin of trimming
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1510-20; trim + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Trimming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trimming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
trimming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trimming
noun trimming
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
- adornment — An adornment is something that is used to make a person or thing more beautiful.
- applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
- arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
- bandeau — a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
Antonyms for trimming
noun trimming
- extending — Present participle of extend.
- increasing — growing larger or greater; enlarging; augmenting.
Top questions with trimming
- who is responsible for trimming trees near power lines?
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