Word Finder - trim

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Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

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Paint the house white with blue trim.

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A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

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I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.

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Dress; gear; ornaments.

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The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

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The car comes in three different trims.

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Sexual intercourse.

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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.

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The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

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To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

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A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.

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To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

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They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.

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(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.

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(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.

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(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.

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To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

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To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

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(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

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To rebuke; to reprove.

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To beat or thrash.

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Physically fit.

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He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.

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Slender, lean.

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a trim figure

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Neat or smart in appearance.

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a trim lawn

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In good order; properly managed or maintained.

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With sails well trimmed.