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1Trim — Trim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Trimmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Trimming}.] [OE. trimen, trumen, AS. trymian, trymman, to prepare, dispose, make strong, fr. trum firm, strong; of uncertain origin.] 1. To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to… …
2trim — I. verb (trimmed; trimming) Etymology: probably from Middle English *trimmen to prepare, put in order, from Old English trymian, trymman to strengthen, arrange, from trum strong, firm; probably akin to Old English trēo tree, wood more at tree… …
3trim — I. a. 1. Snug, neat, nice, compact, well adjusted, well ordered, tidy. 2. Spruce, finical, smart. II. n. 1. Dress, gear, ornaments, trimmings, trappings. 2. State, condition, order, case, plight. III. v. a. 1 …
4trim´ness — trim «trihm», verb, trimmed, trim|ming, adjective, trim|mer, trim|mest, noun, adverb. –v.t. 1. to make neat by cutting away parts: »The gardene …
5trim´ly — trim «trihm», verb, trimmed, trim|ming, adjective, trim|mer, trim|mest, noun, adverb. –v.t. 1. to make neat by cutting away parts: »The gardene …
6trim — [trim] vt. trimmed, trimming [via ME dial. < OE trymman, to make firm, set in order, array < trum, strong, firm: for IE base see TREE] 1. Obs. to prepare; fit out; dress 2. to put in proper order; make neat or tidy, esp. by clipping,… …
7trim — ► VERB (trimmed, trimming) 1) make (something) neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts. 2) cut off (irregular or unwanted parts). 3) reduce the size, amount, or number of. 4) decorate (something), especially along its edges. 5) adapt one …
8trim the fat — INFORMAL ► FINANCE to reduce unnecessary spending: »The company needs to trim the fat to make itself attractive to corporate investors. »The article advises on how to trim the fat from your grocery bill. Main Entry: ↑trim …
9trim one's sails (to the wind) — make changes to suit one s new circumstances. → trim …
10trim one's sails — ► trim one s sails (to the wind) make changes to suit one s new circumstances. Main Entry: ↑trim …
