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trim - cutting down to the desired size or shape |
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trimming,
clipping |
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cut,
cutting,
cutting off an unexcused absence from class; "he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class"
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pruning the act of trimming a plant
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trim - a state of arrangement or appearance; "in good trim" |
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trimness |
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neatness,
spruceness the state of being neat and smart and trim
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trim - attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation |
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attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
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trim - decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods |
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garnish,
dress |
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adorn,
beautify,
decorate,
embellish,
grace,
ornament make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
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trim - decorate, as with ornaments; "trim the christmas tree"; "trim a shop window" |
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adorn,
beautify,
decorate,
embellish,
grace,
ornament make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
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trim - be in equilibrium during a flight; "The airplane trimmed" |
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be spend or use time; "I may be an hour"
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trim - balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces; "trim an airplane" |
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balance,
equilibrate,
equilibrise,
equilibrize compute credits and debits of an account
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trim - adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used |
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adjust,
correct,
set adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"
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ship a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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