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Definition trim in American English

trim verb

[transitive] verb
/trɪm/
1

to cut something such as hair so that it looks neat

Example

a well-trimmed beard

Example

Someone is trimming the grass outside with shears.

Example

I had an inch trimmed off at the beauty shop.

Synonyms and related words
backcomb barbershop blow-dry
2

to reduce the amount or number of something

Example

The workforce has been trimmed to 230.

Example

The company had also trimmed $46,000 from its advertising budget.

Synonyms and related words
cut back reduce shrivel
3

to arrange the sails on a boat so that they are appropriate for the wind

Synonyms and related words
a bad/good sailor the Admiral’s Cup ahoy
3.1

to change the position of the flaps on an airplane so that it is balanced and under control

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
4

to decorate the edges of something, for example a piece of clothing

Example

a fur-trimmed coat

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
4.1

to decorate something

Example

The kids always enjoy trimming the Christmas tree.

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
Definition trim in American English