Meaning of 'trim'

adjective

thin and fit

Synonyms: spare

adjective

severely simple in line or design

Synonyms: tailored

adjective

neat and smart in appearance

Synonyms: clean-cut

adjective

of places

Synonyms: well-kept

noun

cutting down to the desired size or shape

Synonyms: trimming

noun

a decoration or adornment on a garment

Example: "the trimming on a hat"

Synonyms: trimming

noun

attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

noun

a state of arrangement or appearance

Example: "in good trim"

Synonyms: trimness

verb

adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

verb

cut down on

Synonyms: cut

verb

cut closely

Example: "trim my beard"

Synonyms: shave

verb

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

Synonyms: pare

verb

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

Synonyms: clip

verb

decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

Synonyms: dress garnish

verb

decorate, as with ornaments

Example: "trim the christmas tree"

verb

be in equilibrium during a flight

Example: "The airplane trimmed"

verb

balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Example: "trim an airplane"