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trimolecular
trimonoecious
trimonthly
trimorph

trim adj , trimmer, trimmest

1 neat and spruce in appearance

2 slim; slender

3 in good condition vb , trims, trimming, trimmed

4 to put in good order, esp. by cutting or pruning

5 to shape and finish (timber)

6 to adorn or decorate

7 to cut so as to remove
to trim off a branch

8 to cut down to the desired size or shape
to trim material to a pattern

9 Dialect to decorate
to trim a Christmas tree

10 (Nautical)

a to adjust the balance of (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to maintain an even balance, by distribution of ballast, cargo, etc.

b to adjust (a vessel's sails) to take advantage of the wind

c to stow (cargo)

11 to balance (an aircraft) before flight by adjusting the position of the load or in flight by the use of trim tabs, fuel transfer, etc.

12 to modify (one's opinions, etc.) to suit opposing factions or for expediency

13 Informal to thrash or beat

14 Informal to rebuke

15 Obsolete to furnish or equip n

16 a decoration or adornment

17 the upholstery and decorative facings, as on the door panels, of a car's interior

18 proper order or fitness; good shape
in trim

19 a haircut that neatens but does not alter the existing hairstyle

20 (Nautical)

a the general set and appearance of a vessel

b the difference between the draught of a vessel at the bow and at the stern

c the fitness of a vessel

d the position of a vessel's sails relative to the wind

e the relative buoyancy of a submarine

21 dress or equipment

22 (U.S.) window-dressing

23 the attitude of an aircraft in flight when the pilot allows the main control surfaces to take up their own positions

24 (Films) a section of shot cut out during editing

25 material that is trimmed off

26 decorative mouldings, such as architraves, picture rails, etc.
(Old English trymman to strengthen; related to trum strong, Old Irish druma tree, Russian drom thicket)
♦ trimly adv
♦ trimness n

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