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The correct spelling is trim.
How to pronounce trim
/tɹɪm/
nounIPA: /tɹɪm/
Say it like: Tri-m
The correct spelling is trim. Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders. For example: "Paint the house white with blue trim."
Usage Examples
“Paint the house white with blue trim.”
“I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.”
“The car comes in three different trims.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- 2.A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- 3.Dress; gear; ornaments.
- 4.The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- 5.Sexual intercourse.
verb
- 1.To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- 2.To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- 3.(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- 4.(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.
- 5.(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.
adjective
- 1.Physically fit.
- 2.Slender, lean.
- 3.Neat or smart in appearance.
adverb
- 1.In good order; properly managed or maintained.
- 2.With sails well trimmed.
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