trim

/tɹˈɪm/

/ˈtɹɪm/

to trim

MAIN VERB

orner

to decorate the edges of something, especially a piece of clothes

tailler

to cut something neat and orderly, especially beard or hair

Synonymes : shave

tailler

to make something appear more neat or organized by cutting it down to a desired size or by removing its edges

Synonymes : pare

trim

svelte

physically healthy, fit, and attractive

Synonymes : spare

Exemples

1. He keeps in good trim by going to the gym three times a week.

2. To reduce the risk of heart disease, trim the excess fat from meat before cooking.

3. As she prepared the celery for a salad, she trimmed the leafy stalks and discarded the tougher parts.

4. Samantha has been keeping in trim by practicing yoga and meditation.