English dictionary
trim
/tr/I/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Fitly adjusted; being in good order., or made ready for service or use; firm; compact; snug; neat; fair; as, the ship is <i>trim</i>, or <i>trim</i> built; everything about the man is <i>trim</i>; a person is <i>trim</i> when his body is well shaped and firm; his dress is <i>trim</i> when it fits closely to his body, and appears tight and snug; a man or a soldier is <i>trim</i> when he stands erect.
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noun
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a state of arrangement or appearance
ExamplesIn good trim.
Synonyms trimnessSource: WordNet 3.0
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a decoration or adornment on a garment
ExamplesThe trimming on a hat.
The trim on a shirt.
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attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
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cutting down to the desired size or shape
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Dress; gear; ornaments.
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adjective satellite
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thin and fit
ExamplesA body kept trim by exercise.
Synonyms spareSource: WordNet 3.0
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of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
ExamplesA trim little sailboat.
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neat and smart in appearance
ExamplesA trim beard.
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severely simple in line or design
Synonyms tailoredSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
ExamplesTrim the photograph.
Trim lumber.
Synonyms pareSource: WordNet 3.0
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decorate, as with ornaments
ExamplesTrim the christmas tree.
Trim a shop window.
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cut down on; make a reduction in
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balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
ExamplesTrim an airplane.
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be in equilibrium during a flight
ExamplesThe airplane trimmed.
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decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
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cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
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cut closely
ExamplesTrim my beard.
Synonyms shaveSource: WordNet 3.0
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adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
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To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
Source: webster1913
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To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favor each.
Source: webster1913