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Vocabulary Entry
trimming
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of cutting or removing parts of something in order to improve its appearance or health.
Example Sentences
"The trimming of the hedge kept the garden looking neat."
"She did the trimming of the tree branches herself."
"After the trimming, the plant flourished even more."
V
verb
To cut something down to a desired size or shape.
Example Sentences
"He is trimming the grass in the yard."
"She spent the afternoon trimming the larger bushes."
"They will be trimming the sails before setting out on the lake."