trim


Definition: Meaning of, trim in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / trɪm /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
trim trimmed trimmed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
trimming trims
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  1. cut to make something look neater by cutting small pieces off it
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  2. reduce to reduce a number, amount, or the size of something
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  3. decorate [usually passive] to decorate something, especially clothes, by adding things that look pretty
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  4. sail to move the sails of a boat in order to go faster
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Positive Comparative Superlative
trim trimmer trimmest
  1. a person who is trim is thin in an attractive healthy way [=  slim]
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  2. neat and well cared for
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  1. [singular] when something is cut to make it look neater
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  2. in (good) trim informal in good condition
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  3. [singular, uncountable] additional decoration on a car, piece of clothing etc
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trim used in phrases

  • trim back (verb)
    1. make a reduction in, cut down on
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trim used in phrasal verbs

  • trim down (phrasal verb)
    1. [transitive] to reduce the amount or number of something
    2. [intransitive] to become thinner by losing weight
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