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The correct spelling is trimmed.
How to pronounce trimmed
verb
Say it like: Tri-mme-d
The correct spelling is trimmed. To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. For example: "A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
Usage Examples
“A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.”
“They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.”
Meanings
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.That has been trimmed
- 2.Furnished with trimmings
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