Trimming

Word TRIMMING
Character 8
Hyphenation trim ming
Pronunciations /ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Trimming"

What do we mean by trimming?

The act of one that trims. noun

Something added as decoration or ornament, especially a band of lace or embroidery on clothing. noun

Accessories; extras. noun

Scraps or material removed when something is trimmed. noun

A sound defeat, beating, or punishment. noun

The act of one who trims, in any sense. noun

Specifically, a dressing; a sharp scolding; a drubbing or thrashing. noun

Anything used for decoration or finish; an ornamental fitting of any sort: usually in the plural: as, the trimmings of a harness or of a hat. noun

Hence, any accessory or accompaniment: usually in the plural. noun

A. from trim, v.

A joist into which timber trimmers are framed; a header. See Header.

The act of one who trims. noun

That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the plural. noun

The act of reprimanding or chastisting. noun

The act of someone who trims. noun

Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak. noun

An accompaniment to a meal. noun

A reprimand or chastisting. noun

Present participle of trim. verb

The act of adding decoration noun

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

To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.

(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.

(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.

To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

To rebuke; to reprove.

To beat or thrash.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Trimming

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The word "trimming" in example sentences

From what I understand, "trimming" is a sailing term that means moving the sails in the direction of the wind. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The biggest question Gruden faces in trimming his squad to 53 players on Saturday is what he'll do with the fifth-year pro, who missed most of last season after having surgery to remove his spleen. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Several times the noises made by the boat's crew in trimming the sheets to the shifting draught of air roused Van Horn, and each time, remembering the puppy, he pressed him caressingly with his hollowed arm. ❋ Unknown (1917)

Mrs. Dorothea Lucretia Dixwell was the widow of a Tory merchant, who, by rare skill in trimming his boat to suit the times, had come through the Revolutionary war with a handsome property unimpaired, which, dying shortly after, he left to his widow. ❋ Unknown (1869)

The executive spent much of his first term trimming costs and shedding assets, and the CEO aims to outgrow rivals and elevate sales to 100 billion euros.

The executive spent much of his first term trimming costs and shedding assets, and the CEO aims to outgrow rivals and elevate sales to 100 billion euros. 53- year-old Loescher became the first outsider ever to run Siemens after a bribery scandal swept out his predecessors. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Several times the noises made by the boat’s crew in trimming the sheets to the shifting draught of air roused Van Horn, and each time, remembering the puppy, he pressed him caressingly with his hollowed arm. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A solution that one of AMI's researchers described as "trimming poison ivy!" ❋ Stephen Zarlenga (2011)

Now, with labels trimming more artists than they're signing, taking a chance on a new player seems like a act of faith. ❋ Will Friedwald (2011)

On Friday, I posted regarding the notion of trimming titles from your regular budget. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Blue: '-- a lady's bonnet of blue satin, with brown bows, or whatever you may call the trimming when you see it; and we are favoured besides with ❋ Harriet Martineau (1839)

Obama had decried lobbyist influence on D.C. but never said a word about trimming the bill, or focusing only on things that would help the most. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I also liked the idea of trimming the entire hood and body with one continuous, thin strip of the contrast color. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Winsor Pilates is developed by an expert Pilates instructor Mari Winsor but her approach is more on weight issues and body trimming, which is quite effective for some. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I like the idea of trimming the sleeve cuffs for a little definition. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Russian news agencies said Thursday that Vice Premier Igor Sechin would attend the OPEC meeting in Vienna and that his country supports the idea of trimming production. ❋ Unknown (2009)

According to Russian news agencies, Sechin said Russia supports the idea of trimming production even more to drain a huge buildup of crude around the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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