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verb
- 1. make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts: "trim the grass using a sharp mower" Similar
- 2. decorate (something), typically with contrasting items or pieces of material: "a pair of black leather gloves trimmed with fake fur" Similar
noun
- 1. additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting colour or material: "a red blazer with gold trim" Similar
- 2. an act of cutting something in order to neaten it: "his hair needs a trim" Similar
adjective
- 1. neat and smart in appearance; in good order: "his face was freshly shaved, his clothes neat and trim" Similar Opposite
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TRIM definition: 1. to make something tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it: 2. to reduce the…. Learn more.
1. a. : to remove by or as if by cutting. trimmed thousands from federal payrolls Grit. b. : to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clipping. trim the hedges. c. : to free of excess or extraneous matter by or as if by cutting. trim a budget. trim down the inventory. 2. : to embellish with or as if with ribbons, lace, or ornaments.
Trim definition: to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.. See examples of TRIM used in a sentence.
trim. (trɪm ) Word forms: comparative trimmer , superlative trimmest , plural, 3rd person singular present tense trims , present participle trimming , past tense, past participle trimmed. 1. adjective. Something that is trim is neat, tidy, and attractive. The neighbours' gardens were trim and neat. ...the trim houses.
1. To make neat or tidy by clipping, smoothing, or pruning: trimmed his moustache; trimmed the hedges. 2. a. To remove the excess or unwanted parts from: trimmed the pie crust; trimmed the budget. b. To remove (excess or unwanted parts): trimmed the rotten wood; trimmed the fat from the budget. c.
TRIM definition: 1. to cut a small amount from something to make it tidy or to remove parts that you do not need…. Learn more.
When you cut something, literally or figuratively, you trim it. If you have steady hands, you can trim your own bangs. If you don't have steady hands, you can save up for a professional haircut by trimming the amount of money you spend on comics and snacks.
Definition of trim verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
trim meaning, definition, what is trim: to make something look neater by cutting...: Learn more.
to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge. to remove (something superfluous or dispensable) by or as if by cutting (often fol. by off): to trim off loose threads from a ragged edge. to cut down, as to required size or shape: trim a budget; trim a piece of wood.
