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trimmer

The correct spelling is trimmer.

How to pronounce trimmer

adjective

IPA: /ˈtɹɪmə/

Say it like: Tri-mme-r

The correct spelling is trimmer. Physically fit. For example: "He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."

Usage Examples

He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.

a trim figure

a trim lawn

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Physically fit.
  2. 2.Slender, lean.
  3. 3.Neat or smart in appearance.

noun

  1. 1.One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
  2. 2.A device used to trim.
  3. 3.A member of the crew who trims the sails.
  4. 4.Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.
  5. 5.A beam into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys.

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