Trim meanings. All definitions of Trim

transitive verb trim cut: hair 1

transitive verb trim plant, grass: cut 1

transitive verb trim cut: a beard 1

noun trim hair, beard: cut 1

adjective trim person: slim 1

noun trim plane: angle between axes 1

noun trim car: interior decor 1

noun trim decorative mouldings 1

noun trim direction of ship's sails 1

transitive verb trim cut, reduce size 1

transitive verb trim edit, cut 1

transitive verb trim cut to shape or size 1

intransitive verb trim decorate 1

verb with object trim to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge. 1

verb with object trim to remove (something superfluous or dispensable) by or as if by cutting (often followed by off): to trim off loose threads from a ragged edge. 1

verb with object trim to cut down, as to required size or shape: trim a budget; trim a piece of wood. 1

verb with object trim Aeronautics. to level off (an airship or airplane) in flight. 1

verb with object trim Nautical. to distribute the load of (a ship) so that it sits well in the water. to stow or arrange, as cargo. to adjust (the sails or yards) with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship. 1

verb with object trim to decorate or adorn with ornaments or embellishments: to trim a dress with fur. 1

verb with object trim to arrange goods in (a store window, showcase, etc.) as a display. 1

verb with object trim to prepare or adjust (a lamp, fire, etc.) for proper burning. 1

verb with object trim Informal. to rebuke or reprove. to beat or thrash. to defeat. 1

verb with object trim to dress or array (often followed by up). 1

verb without object trim Nautical. to assume a particular position or trim in the water, as a vessel. to adjust the sails or yards with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship. 1

verb without object trim to pursue a neutral or cautious policy between parties. 1

verb without object trim to accommodate one's views to the prevailing opinion for reasons of expediency. 1

noun trim the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc. 1

noun trim 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 trim a person's dress, adornment, or appearance. 1

noun trim material used for decoration or embellishment; decorative trimming. 1

noun trim decoration of a store window for the display of merchandise; window dressing. 1

noun trim a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like. 1

noun trim a haircut that restores the previous cut to neatness without changing the hair style. 1

noun trim something that is cut off or eliminated. 1

noun trim Aeronautics. the attitude of an airplane with respect to all three axes, at which balance occurs in forward flight under no controls. 1

noun trim Building Trades. finished woodwork or the like used to decorate or border openings or wall surfaces, as cornices, baseboards, or moldings. 1

noun trim Automotive. the upholstery, knobs, handles, and other equipment inside a motor car. ornamentation on the exterior of an automobile, especially in metal or a contrasting color. 1

adjective trim pleasingly neat or smart in appearance: trim lawns. 1

adjective trim in good condition or order. 1

adjective trim (of a person) in excellent physical condition: Swimming is a good way to keep trim. 1

adjective trim slim; lean. 1

adjective trim Obsolete. good, excellent, or fine. 1

abbreviation TRIM trimly. 1

idioms trim trim one's sails. sail (def 19). 1

adjective trim in good condition 0

verb trim to put in good order, esp by cutting or pruning 0

verb trim to shape and finish (timber) 0

verb trim to adorn or decorate 0

verb trim to cut so as to remove 0

verb trim to cut down to the desired size or shape 0

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