trim
IPA: trˈɪm
noun
- (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- (uncountable, aviation, of an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
- (uncountable, aviation, by extension) The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.
- (uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) Sexual intercourse.
- (nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
- (nautical) The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
- A surname.
- (law) Acronym of trade-related investment measure.
verb
- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- (dated) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
- (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- (transitive, dated) To rebuke; to reprove.
- (transitive, dated) To beat or thrash.
- (transitive, historical) To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
- (transitive, by extension) To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).
adjective
- Physically fit.
- Slender, lean.
- Neat or smart in appearance.
adverb
- (nautical) In good order; properly managed or maintained.
- (nautical) With sails well trimmed.
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Examples of "trim" in Sentences
- He trimmed his hair by himself.
- Blades trimmed with pellucid lines.
- The rest of the trimming seems to be alright.
- The trim is the visible portion of the light.
- Can hair dressers trim their hair on their own
- The Deluxe trim of the Rural station wagon was dropped.
- The Feminism article is in the process of being trimmed.
- Note the elevated trim vane at the front of the vehicle.
- The cause of the mishap was an improper stabilizer trim setting.
- As the compartment filled, the boat's trim became uncontrollable.
- An 'now as you' aye your figger'ead in trim, wot I want to know is, wot's it to you?
- The trim is made by tracing around the curved edges of the box and cutting with decorative edge scissors.
- Today he wore a mint green tuxedo jacket with emerald green satin trim and a matching ruffly tuxedo shirt.
- There was not enough on the bolt for me, so I added the trim from the lace curtain, to lengthen the sleeves.
- He had been accustomed to her only in trim tailor suits and shirtwaists, or in riding costume of velvet corduroy, and he was not prepared for this new revelation.
- The cuts have helped Spain trim its central government deficit by half through July but the unemployment rate stands at 20%, and many businesses are struggling to survive.
- You are right, Lady Lydia, trim is the most expensive part of any dress, which is why it is good to repurpose them and/or find less expensive ways to achieve the same effect.
- The cuts have helped Spain trim its central government deficit by half through July but the unemployment rate stands at 20 percent, and many businesses are struggling to survive.
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