trimming (n.)

  1. the act of adding decoration; the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree'

  2. a decoration or adornment on a garment; the trimming on a hat; the trim on a shirt

    [ Syn: trim , passementerie ]

  3. cutting down to the desired size or shape

    [ Syn: trim , clipping ]

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