trimmer trimmer /ˈtrɪmɝ/

noun

1. 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.  ( trimmer , trimmer joist )
   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.
   
2. Capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments  ( trimmer , trimming capacitor )
   capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments
   
   
3. A machine that trims timber  ( trimmer )
   a machine that trims timber
    I use a trimmer to keep my hedges and shrubs looking neat and tidy
   I use a trimmer to keep my hedges and shrubs looking neat and tidy
   
   
4. A worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs  ( pruner , trimmer )
   a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
    Untouched by the pruner's axe
   untouched by the pruner's axe
   
   

 trim trim /ˈtrɪm/

adjective

1. () Thin and fit  ( trim , spare )
   thin and fit
    The spare figure of a marathon runner
   the spare figure of a marathon runner
    A body kept trim by exercise
   a body kept trim by exercise
   
2. Severely simple in line or design  ( trim , tailored )
   severely simple in line or design
    A neat tailored suit
   a neat tailored suit
    Tailored curtains
   tailored curtains
   
3. Neat and smart in appearance  ( clean-cut , trig [Dialect] , trim )
   neat and smart in appearance
    A clean-cut and well-bred young man
   a clean-cut and well-bred young man
    The trig corporal in his jaunty cap
   the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
    A trim beard
   a trim beard
   
4. Of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder  ( trim , shipshape , well-kept )
   of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
    Even the barn was shipshape
   even the barn was shipshape
    A trim little sailboat
   a trim little sailboat
   

noun

1. () A decoration or adornment on a garment  ( passementerie , trimming , trim )
   a decoration or adornment on a garment
    The trimming on a hat
   the trimming on a hat
    The trim on a shirt
   the trim on a shirt
   
2. () A state of arrangement or appearance  ( trimness , trim )
   a state of arrangement or appearance
    In good trim
   in good trim
   
3. Cutting down to the desired size or shape  ( clipping , trim , trimming )
   cutting down to the desired size or shape
    She went to the salon to get a trim
   She went to the salon to get a trim
   
4. Attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation  ( trim )
   attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
   

verb

1. () Remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size  ( pare , trim )
   remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
    Pare one's fingernails
   pare one's fingernails
    Trim the photograph
   trim the photograph
    Trim lumber
   trim lumber
   
2. () Cut down on; make a reduction in  ( bring down , trim back , cut back , cut , cut down , reduce , trim , trim down )
   cut down on; make a reduction in
    Reduce your daily fat intake
   reduce your daily fat intake
    The employer wants to cut back health benefits
   The employer wants to cut back health benefits
   
3. () Decorate, as with ornaments  ( trim )
   decorate, as with ornaments
    Trim the christmas tree
   trim the christmas tree
    Trim a shop window
   trim a shop window
   
4. Adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used  ( trim )
   adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
   
5. Cut closely  ( trim , shave )
   cut closely
    Trim my beard
   trim my beard
   
6. Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of  ( clip , crop , cut back , dress , lop , prune , snip , trim )
   cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
    Dress the plants in the garden
   dress the plants in the garden
   
7. Decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods  ( dress , garnish , trim )
   decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
   
8. Be in equilibrium during a flight  ( trim )
   be in equilibrium during a flight
    The airplane trimmed
   The airplane trimmed
   
9. Balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces  ( trim )
   balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
    Trim an airplane
   trim an airplane