trim
Third Person
trims
Present Participle
trimming
Past Tense
trimmed
Past Participle
trimmed
1
to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements
transitive
- She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.
- The Christmas tree was beautifully trimmed with colorful ornaments, lights, and tinsel.
- The curtains were trimmed with a matching fringe, completing the room's decorative theme.
2
to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner
transitive
- The barber skillfully trimmed the customer's hair to achieve a polished look.
- He decided to trim his beard for a more groomed and tidy appearance.
- In preparation for the event, she visited the salon to trim her split ends.
- The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws, giving the pet a clean and well-groomed look.
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3
to make something appear more neat or organized by cutting it down to a desired size or by removing its edges
transitive
- She trimmed the bushes in front of the house to give the garden a more polished look.
- He carefully trimmed the edges of the paper to ensure it fit perfectly into the frame.
- She trimmed the excess branches from the tree to shape it into a more aesthetically pleasing form.
- He trimmed the edges of the lawn with precision to give it a clean and manicured look.
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4
to make a part of one's body thinner or more toned through exercise or diet
transitive
- She's been working out regularly to trim her waistline before the summer vacation.
- After months of training, she successfully trimmed her arms and toned her muscles.
- She's determined to trim her hips and thighs for her upcoming wedding.
- He's been following a personalized workout plan to trim his legs and build strength.
- She's seeing results after incorporating weightlifting into her routine to trim her arms and shoulders.
5
to adjust an aircraft's control surfaces to achieve stable and balanced flight without the need for continuous manual control input
transitive
- The pilot trimmed the aircraft to maintain a specific airspeed.
- By properly trimming the aircraft, the pilot can achieve hands-off control in stable flight conditions.
- She trimmed the ailerons to counteract the aircraft's tendency to roll to the left.
- The pilot trimmed the elevator to maintain a steady climb rate.
6
to reduce the amount of something
transitive
- They decided to trim their budget by cutting unnecessary expenses.
- In order to meet their weight loss goals, they trimmed their calorie intake.
- The government announced plans to trim spending on non-essential programs.
- He trimmed his collection of books to make space for new ones.
- The company had to trim its workforce to stay competitive in the market.
7
to adjust the sails or other parts of a boat to optimize its performance in relation to wind and water conditions
transitive
- The sailor adjusted the mainsail and jib to catch the wind more efficiently.
- The crew member carefully trimmed the boom to maintain the desired angle of the mainsail.
- The skipper instructed the crew to trim the sheets to bring the sails closer to the centerline.
- The crew worked together to trim the spinnaker, adjusting its shape and position to harness the wind's power.
- The crew members carefully trimmed the sails for a close reach.