verb Download 🔗Share To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. Examples : "A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat." action work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree. Examples : "They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve." festival tradition culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs. Examples : "The pilot spent a few minutes trimming the aircraft to ensure a smooth and level flight. " technical vehicle machine technology nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "The sailors were trimming the ship by adjusting the sails to catch the wind better. " nautical sailing vehicle position ocean direction action technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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. Examples : "The sailor was constantly trimming the sails to catch the most wind. " nautical sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each. Examples : "The politician was accused of trimming between the environmental lobby and the business community, never fully committing to either side's agenda. " politics government attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust. Examples : "She is trimming the edges of the poster with scissors to make it look neater. " appearance style action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of timber) To dress; to make smooth. Examples : "The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. " technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rebuke; to reprove. Examples : "The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. " communication language word action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat or thrash. Examples : "The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of someone who trims. Examples : "The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak. Examples : "He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table." food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing. Examples : "The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. " appearance style wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An accessory or accompaniment. Examples : "Christmas dinner with all the trimmings" appearance style material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reprimand or chastising. Examples : "to give a boy a trimming" attitude communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading