trim

noun

Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
Paint the house white with blue trim.
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.
Dress; gear; ornaments.
The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
The car comes in three different trims.
Sexual intercourse.
The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

verb

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.
(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
To rebuke; to reprove.
To beat or thrash.

adjective

adverb

The plural form of trim is: trims.
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