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trim

The correct spelling is trim.

How to pronounce trim

/tɹɪm/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
  2. 2.A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
  3. 3.Dress; gear; ornaments.
  4. 4.The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
  5. 5.Sexual intercourse.

verb

  1. 1.To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
  2. 2.To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
  3. 3.(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
  4. 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. 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. 1.Physically fit.
  2. 2.Slender, lean.
  3. 3.Neat or smart in appearance.

adverb

  1. 1.In good order; properly managed or maintained.
  2. 2.With sails well trimmed.

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