Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   trim

   /trɪm/

   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 cutbarbercropbobshortenclipsnipshearprunepollardmowneatenshapetidy upeven up
   • ▪ cut off (irregular or unwanted parts): "he was trimming the fat off some pork chops" Similar cut offremovetake offchop offlop offshave offhack offnip off
   • ▪ reduce the size, amount, number, or cost of: "Congress had to decide which current defence programmes should be trimmed" Similar reducedecreasemake reductions incut downcut back onmake cutbacks inscale downpruneslim downpare downsalami-slicedockretrench onshortenabridgecondenseabbreviatetelescopetruncatecurtail
   • ▪ (of a person) lose weight; become slimmer: "he trimmed down from twenty-two stone to a mere eighteen"
   • ▪ firm up or lose weight from (a part of one's body): "the machine is ideal for trimming the waist, hips, and thighs"
   • 2. decorate (something), typically with contrasting items or pieces of material: "a pair of black leather gloves trimmed with fake fur" Similar decorateadornornamentembellishedgepipeborderhemfringeliterary:bedizen
   • 3. adjust (a sail) to take advantage of the wind: "her jobs include trimming the spinnaker and dealing with the yacht's plumbing"
   • ▪ adjust the balance of (a ship or aircraft) by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs.
   • ▪ keep or adjust the degree to which (an aircraft) can be maintained at a constant altitude without any control forces being present.
   • ▪ adapt one's views to the prevailing political trends for personal advancement.
   • 4. get the better of (someone), typically by cheating them out of money. informal, dated
   • 5. rebuke (someone) angrily. informal, dated

   noun

   • 1. additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting colour or material: "a red blazer with gold trim" Similar decorationtrimmingornamentationadornmentembellishmentborderedgingpipingpurflingrickrackhemfringefrill
   • ▪ decorative additions to a vehicle, typically the upholstery or interior lining of a car: "refinements such as air conditioning and leather trim"
   • 2. an act of cutting something in order to neaten it: "his hair needs a trim" Similar haircutcutbarberingclipsnippruningtidy-up
   • ▪ a short piece of film cut out during the final editing stage.
   • 3. the state of being in good order or condition: "no one had been there for months—everything was out of trim"
   • 4. the degree to which an aircraft can be maintained at a constant altitude without any control forces being present: "the pilot's only problem was the need to constantly readjust the trim"
   • 5. the way in which a ship floats in the water, especially in relation to the fore-and-aft line: "ships' masters had to check trim and stability before departure"

   adjective

   • 1. neat and smart in appearance; in good order: "his face was freshly shaved, his clothes neat and trim" Similar smartstylishchicsprucedapperelegantcrispinformal:nattysharpspiffyarchaic:trigneattidyneat and tidyas neat as a new pinorderlyin (good) orderwell keptwell looked-afterwell maintainedshipshape (and Bristol fashion)in apple-pie orderimmaculatespick and spanunclutteredstraightsprucearchaic:tricksyOpposite untidymessyscruffy
   • ▪ slim and fit: "she has a trim, athletic figure" Similar slimslenderleanclean-limbedsleekwillowylissomsylphlikesveltesnake-hippedstreamlinedOpposite fat

   Word Origin Old Englishtrymman, trymian ‘make firm, arrange’, of which the adjective appears to be a derivative. The word's history is obscure; current verb senses date from the early 16th century when usage became frequent and served many purposes: this is possibly explained by spoken or dialect use in the Middle English period not recorded in extant literature.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trimly adverb
   • 2. trimness noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of trim as a verb, adjective, noun, and material in English. See how to use trim in different contexts, such as cutting, decorating, reducing, or being in good condition.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trimTrim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trim

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word trim as a verb, adjective, adverb, and noun. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and word history of trim.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › trimTrim - definition of trim by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › trim

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word trim in different contexts, such as cutting, decorating, balancing, or losing weight. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related terms for trim in various dictionaries.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › trimTRIM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › trim

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of trim as a verb, noun and adjective, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to say trim in other languages with the translator tool.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trimTrim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trim

   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontrim verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb trim, which means to make something neater, smaller, better, etc., by cutting parts from it. Find out how to use trim with different objects, prepositions and phrasal verbs.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › trimTRIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › trim

   • Cached

   Trim definition: to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.. See examples of TRIM used in a sentence.