Definition:
trim
- trimto clip into shape / neat and orderly
- trimadjust (as an airplane or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upward or downward
- trimin good condition
- trimmaintain neutrality between opposing parties or to favor each equally
- trimremove by or as if by cutting trimmed thousands from federal payrolls Grit
- trimcause (as a ship) to assume a desirable position in the water by arrangement of ballast, cargo, or passengers
- trimornamentation
- trimto adjust (a ship's sails) to the direction of the wind
- trimneat
- trimto make neat or to reduce by cutting, clipping, etc.
- trimfeat trimmed me at chess
- trimmake trim and neat especially by cutting or clipping trim the hedges
- trimtrimming by cutting, as of hair
- trimadjust (as cargo or a sail) to a desired position
- trimassume or cause a boat to assume a desired position in the water a boat that trims badly
- trimchange one's views for reasons of expediency
- trimto embellish with or as if with ribbons, lace, or ornaments trim the Christmas tree the coat was trimmed with fur
- trimfree of excess or extraneous matter by or as if by cutting trim a budget trim down the inventory
- trimadminister a beating to thrash
- trimto decorate with ornaments