verbπShareTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."festivaltraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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. "technicalvehiclemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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. "nauticalsailingvehiclepositionoceandirectionactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "politicsgovernmentattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of timber) To dress; to make smooth."The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rebuke; to reprove."The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat or thrash."The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of someone who trims."The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak."He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing."The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn accessory or accompaniment."Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reprimand or chastising."to give a boy a trimming"attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
