Pronunciation
- IPA: /tɹɪm/, [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm]
trim (trims, present participle trimming; past and past participle trimmed)
- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. The adposition of can be used in the present perfect tense to designate the removed part.
- He trimmed his beard before the interview.
- The hedge needs to be trimmed.
- Place the screen material in the frame, secure it in place, and trim the edges.
- The company trimmed jobs for the second time this year.
- A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat. (present perfect example)
- (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- 1649, [John] Milton, [Eikonoklastes] […], London: Printed by Matthew Simmons, […], OCLC 1044608640 ↗:
- A rotten building newly trimmed over.
- c. 1590–1591, William Shakespeare, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies: Published According to the True Originall Copies (First Folio), London: Printed by Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, OCLC 606515358 ↗, [Act IV, scene iv]:
- I was trimmed in Madam Julia's gown.
- They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.
- (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- (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.
- 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island
- The captain made us trim the boat, and we got her to lie a little more evenly.
- 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island
- (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.
- The hermit trimmed his little fire.
- (transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- (transitive, dated) To rebuke; to reprove.
- (transitive, dated) To beat or thrash.
- French: tailler
- German: kürzen, nachschneiden, schneiden, stutzen, zurückschneiden
- Italian: tagliare, accorciare
- Portuguese: cortar, podar, aparar
- Russian: обре́зать
- Spanish: recortar
- Russian: накренить
trim
- (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- Paint the house white with blue trim.
- (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- 1822, [Walter Scott], Peveril of the Peak. [...] In Four Volumes, volume (
please specify ), Edinburgh: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co.; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co., OCLC 2392685 ↗:
- (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- The car comes in three different trims.
- to be in good trim
- (uncountable, slang, mildly vulgar) Sexual intercourse.
- 1969, Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, New York: Bantam, 1971, Chapter 35, pp. 239-240,
- “Take me somewhere.”
- His response lacked dignity, but in fairness to him I admit that I had left him little chance to be suave.
- He asked, “You mean, you’re going to give me some trim?”
- 1969, Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, New York: Bantam, 1971, Chapter 35, pp. 239-240,
- (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.
- Italian: spuntata (capelli-barba-baffi), sforbiciata
- German: Verkleidung, Ausstattung, (especially cars) Innenausstattung
- French: assiette
- Italian: assetto (nave-aereo)
- German: Trimm, Segeltrimmung
- Italian: orientamento
trim (comparative trimmer, superlative trimmest)
- Physically fit.
- He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.
- Slender, lean.
- a trim figure
- Neat or smart in appearance.
- a trim lawn
- 1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4 Scene 1
- […] manhood is melted into curtsies, valour into compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones too: he is now as valiant as Hercules that only tells a lie and swears it.
- 1907, Robert William Chambers, chapter IX, in The Younger Set, New York, N.Y.: D. Appleton & Company, OCLC 24962326 ↗:
- “A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; and she looked it, always trim and trig and smooth of surface like a converted yacht cleared for action. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland, invariably affable, […].
- German: fit
- Italian: in forma
- German: schlank
- German: gepflegt
- Russian: опря́тный
trim (not comparable)
- (nautical) In good order; properly managed or maintained.
- (nautical) With sails well trimmed.
Trim
Proper noun
TRIM
Noun
trim (plural trims)
- (law) Acronym of trade-related investment measure
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