trim

B1
Pronunciation
/tɹɪm/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

Example Sentences
  • Paint the house white with blue trim.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.
3 Definition

Dress; gear; ornaments.

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The car comes in three different trims.
5 Definition

Sexual intercourse.

6 Definition

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.

7 Definition

The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.
2 Definition

To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

Example Sentences
  • They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

(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.

5 Definition

(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.

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

9 Definition

To rebuke; to reprove.

10 Definition

To beat or thrash.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Physically fit.

Example Sentences
  • He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.
2 Definition

Slender, lean.

Example Sentences
  • a trim figure
3 Definition

Neat or smart in appearance.

Example Sentences
  • a trim lawn
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

In good order; properly managed or maintained.

2 Definition

With sails well trimmed.