trimming Meaning

verb

Recortar, podar

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

Examples :

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

Un filete de rancho generalmente se recorta de toda la grasa en exceso.

action work

verb

Adornar, decorar

To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

Examples :

"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."

Tradicionalmente, adornan el árbol en Nochebuena.

festival tradition culture

verb

Ajustar la inclinación (de una aeronave) usando los compensadores

(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. "

El piloto pasó unos minutos ajustando la inclinación de la aeronave con los compensadores para asegurar un vuelo suave y nivelado.

technical vehicle machine technology nautical

verb

Ajustar la escora, trimar

(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. "

Los marineros estaban trimando el barco ajustando las velas para aprovechar mejor el viento.

nautical sailing vehicle position ocean direction action technical

verb

Ajustar

(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. "

El marinero estaba constantemente ajustando las velas para atrapar la mayor cantidad de viento.

nautical sailing technical

verb

Equilibrar, fluctuar entre partidos

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. "

El político fue acusado de fluctuar entre el grupo ecologista y la comunidad empresarial, sin comprometerse plenamente con la agenda de ninguna de las partes.

politics government attitude

verb

Recortar, podar, ajustar

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. "

Ella está recortando los bordes del póster con tijeras para que se vea más ordenado.

appearance style action

verb

Recortar, alisar

(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

Examples :

"The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "

El carpintero estaba recortando los bordes ásperos de las patas de la mesa de madera para alisarlos.

technical industry

verb

Regañar, amonestar

To rebuke; to reprove.

Examples :

"The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "

El profesor estaba regañando a los estudiantes por hablar durante el examen.

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verb

Golpear, zurrar

To beat or thrash.

Examples :

"The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "

El matón estaba zurrando al niño más pequeño, empujándolo contra la pared y golpeándolo.

action

noun

La poda, el recorte

The act of someone who trims.

Examples :

"The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "

La cuidadosa poda de los setos por parte del jardinero le dio al jardín una apariencia limpia y ordenada.

action process

noun

Recorte, recortes

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."

Le dio los recortes al perro debajo de la mesa de la cocina.

food

noun

Adorno, ribete

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. "

La costurera añadió un delicado adorno de encaje al borde del vestido de novia.

appearance style wear

noun

Adorno, guarnición

An accessory or accompaniment.

Examples :

"Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"

Cena de Navidad con todos los adornos.

appearance style material

noun

Reprimenda, amonestación

A reprimand or chastising.

Examples :

"to give a boy a trimming"

Darle una reprimenda a un chico.

attitude communication language

Meanings

Recortar, podar

Examples :

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

Un filete de rancho generalmente se recorta de toda la grasa en exceso.

Adornar, decorar

Examples :

"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."

Tradicionalmente, adornan el árbol en Nochebuena.

Ajustar la inclinación (de una aeronave) usando los compensadores

Examples :

"The pilot spent a few minutes trimming the aircraft to ensure a smooth and level flight. "

El piloto pasó unos minutos ajustando la inclinación de la aeronave con los compensadores para asegurar un vuelo suave y nivelado.

Ajustar la escora, trimar

Examples :

"The sailors were trimming the ship by adjusting the sails to catch the wind better. "

Los marineros estaban trimando el barco ajustando las velas para aprovechar mejor el viento.

Ajustar

Examples :

"The sailor was constantly trimming the sails to catch the most wind. "

El marinero estaba constantemente ajustando las velas para atrapar la mayor cantidad de viento.

Equilibrar, fluctuar entre partidos

Examples :

"The politician was accused of trimming between the environmental lobby and the business community, never fully committing to either side's agenda. "

El político fue acusado de fluctuar entre el grupo ecologista y la comunidad empresarial, sin comprometerse plenamente con la agenda de ninguna de las partes.

Recortar, podar, ajustar

Examples :

"She is trimming the edges of the poster with scissors to make it look neater. "

Ella está recortando los bordes del póster con tijeras para que se vea más ordenado.

Recortar, alisar

Examples :

"The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "

El carpintero estaba recortando los bordes ásperos de las patas de la mesa de madera para alisarlos.

Regañar, amonestar

Examples :

"The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "

El profesor estaba regañando a los estudiantes por hablar durante el examen.

Golpear, zurrar

Examples :

"The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "

El matón estaba zurrando al niño más pequeño, empujándolo contra la pared y golpeándolo.

La poda, el recorte

Examples :

"The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "

La cuidadosa poda de los setos por parte del jardinero le dio al jardín una apariencia limpia y ordenada.

Recorte, recortes

Examples :

"He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."

Le dio los recortes al perro debajo de la mesa de la cocina.

Adorno, ribete

Examples :

"The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. "

La costurera añadió un delicado adorno de encaje al borde del vestido de novia.

Adorno, guarnición

Examples :

"Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"

Cena de Navidad con todos los adornos.

Reprimenda, amonestación

Examples :

"to give a boy a trimming"

Darle una reprimenda a un chico.

Related Words

traditionally adverb

Tradicionalmente

chastising verb

Castigar, azotar

seamstress noun

Costurera

appearance noun

Aparición

especially adverb

Especialmente, particularmente

accompaniment noun

Acompañamiento

constantly adverb

Constantemente, fielmente, con constancia

advantageous adjective

Ventajoso, beneficioso

ornamental noun

Planta ornamental