a state of arrangement or appearance; in good trim
[ Syn: trimness ]
a decoration or adornment on a garment; the trimming on a hat; the trim on a shirt
[ Syn: trimming , passementerie ]
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
cutting down to the desired size or shape
trim (n.)
thin and fit; the spare figure of a marathon runner; a body kept trim by exercise
[ Syn: spare ]
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder; even the barn was shipshape; a trim little sailboat
neat and smart in appearance; a clean-cut and well-bred young man; the trig corporal in his jaunty cap; a trim beard
severely simple in line or design; a neat tailored suit; tailored curtains
[ Syn: tailored ]
trim (adj.)
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; pare ones fingernails; trim the photograph; trim lumber
[ Syn: pare ]
decorate, as with ornaments; trim the christmas tree; trim a shop window'
cut down on; make a reduction in; reduce your daily fat intake; The employer wants to cut back health benefits
[ Syn: reduce , cut down , cut back , trim down , trim back , cut , bring down ]
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces; trim an airplane'
be in equilibrium during a flight; The airplane trimmed'
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; dress the plants in the garden
[ Syn: snip , clip , crop , lop , dress , prune , cut back ]
cut closely; trim my beard
[ Syn: shave ]
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used