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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.
to make something neater or more level by cutting a small amount off it: to trim the hedge. My hair needs trimming. trim something off Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to cut something. cut Ouch, I've cut my finger! chop He was chopping vegetables to make a stew.
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.
Definition of trim verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
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.
If you trim something, for example, someone's hair, you cut off small amounts of it in order to make it look neater and tidier. My friend trims my hair every eight weeks. American English : trim / ˈtrɪm /
1. Something that is trim is neat, and attractive. [...] 2. If you describe someone's figure as trim, you mean that it is attractive because there is no extra fat on their body. [approval] [...] 3. If you trim something, for example, someone's hair, you cut off small amounts of it in order to make it look neater. [...] More. Definitions of 'Trim'
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word trim mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word trim, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
