trimmer (n.)

  1. a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs; untouched by the pruners axe

    [ Syn: pruner ]

  2. a machine that trims timber

  3. capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments

    [ Syn: trimming capacitor ]

  4. joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.

    [ Syn: trimmer joist ]

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