Definition of "trim"
- verb
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'.
To decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a Christmas tree.
To modify the angle of a vessel's sails relative to the wind, especially to set the sails to the most advantageous angle.
- noun
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; especially, of a car.
- adjective
Slender, lean; as a trim figure.
Neat or smart in appearance; as a trim lawn.
- adverb
In good order, properly managed or maintained.
With sails well trimmed.
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