verb🔗ShareKürzen, beschneidenTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."Ein Ranch-Steak wird normalerweise von allem überschüssigen Fett befreit.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchmücken, verzierenTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."Traditionell schmücken sie den Baum am Heiligabend.festivaltraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrimmklappen einstellen(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs."The pilot spent a few minutes trimming the aircraft to ensure a smooth and level flight. "Der Pilot verbrachte ein paar Minuten damit, die Trimmklappen des Flugzeugs einzustellen, um einen ruhigen und ebenen Flug zu gewährleisten.technicalvehiclemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAustrimmen, trimmen(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."The sailors were trimming the ship by adjusting the sails to catch the wind better. "Die Seeleute trimmten das Schiff, indem sie die Segel justierten, um den Wind besser zu nutzen.nauticalsailingvehiclepositionoceandirectionactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrimmen, stellen(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."The sailor was constantly trimming the sails to catch the most wind. "Der Seemann trimmte ständig die Segel, um den meisten Wind zu fangen.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwanken, lavierenTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each."The politician was accused of trimming between the environmental lobby and the business community, never fully committing to either side's agenda. "Dem Politiker wurde vorgeworfen, zwischen der Umweltlobby und der Wirtschaft zu lavieren und sich nie vollständig auf die Agenda einer der beiden Seiten festzulegen.politicsgovernmentattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeschneiden, stutzen, kürzenTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust."She is trimming the edges of the poster with scissors to make it look neater. "Sie beschneidet die Ränder des Posters mit einer Schere, um es ordentlicher aussehen zu lassen.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBearbeiten, glätten(of timber) To dress; to make smooth."The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "Der Zimmermann bearbeitete die rauen Kanten der hölzernen Tischbeine, um sie zu glätten.technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTadeln, rügenTo rebuke; to reprove."The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "Der Lehrer tadelte die Schüler, weil sie während der Prüfung redeten.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerprügeln, verdreschenTo beat or thrash."The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "Der Schläger verprügelte den kleineren Jungen, drückte ihn gegen die Wand und schlug ihn.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Beschneiden, das StutzenThe act of someone who trims."The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "Das sorgfältige Beschneiden der Hecken durch den Gärtner verlieh dem Garten ein gepflegtes und ordentliches Aussehen.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbschnitt, VerschnittMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak."He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."Er gab dem Hund unter dem Küchentisch den Verschnitt.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesatz, VerzierungAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing."The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. "Die Schneiderin fügte dem Saum des Brautkleides eine zarte Spitzenverzierung hinzu.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesatz, VerzierungAn accessory or accompaniment."Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"Weihnachtsessen mit allem Drum und Dran.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTadel, ZurechtweisungA reprimand or chastising."to give a boy a trimming"Einen Jungen zurechtweisen.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading