trim

/tɹˈɪm/

/ˈtɹɪm/

[verb] [adjective] [noun]

to trim

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

to cut something neat and orderly, especially beard or hair

synonyms : shave

decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

synonyms : dress

garnish

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

synonyms : pare

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

synonyms : clip

be in equilibrium during a flight

balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

to reduce the amount of something

synonyms : bring down

adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

trim

[ADJECTIVE]

physically healthy, fit, and attractive

synonyms : spare

neat and well-groomed

synonyms : clean-cut

trig

severely simple in line or design

synonyms : tailored

of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

synonyms : shipshape

well-kept

Trim

[NOUN]

a decoration or adornment on a garment

synonyms : passementerie

trimming

a state of arrangement or appearance

synonyms : trimness

cutting down to the desired size or shape

synonyms : clipping

trimming

attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

Examples

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.

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