trim

[trɪm]

adj

neat and spruce in appearance

slim; slender

in good condition

to put in good order, esp by cutting or pruning

to shape and finish (timber)

to adorn or decorate

to cut so as to remove

to trim off a branch

to cut down to the desired size or shape

to trim material to a pattern

to decorate

to trim a Christmas tree

to adjust the balance of (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to maintain an even balance, by distribution of ballast, cargo, etc.to adjust (a vessel's sails) to take advantage of the wind.to stow (cargo)

to balance (an aircraft) before flight by adjusting the position of the load or in flight by the use of trim tabs, fuel transfer, etc

to modify (one's opinions, etc) to suit opposing factions or for expediency

to thrash or beat

to rebuke

to furnish or equip

a decoration or adornment

the upholstery and decorative facings, as on the door panels, of a car's interior

proper order or fitness; good shape

in trim

a haircut that neatens but does not alter the existing hairstyle

the general set and appearance of a vessel.the difference between the draught of a vessel at the bow and at the stern.the fitness of a vessel.the position of a vessel's sails relative to the wind.the relative buoyancy of a submarine

dress or equipment

window-dressing

the attitude of an aircraft in flight when the pilot allows the main control surfaces to take up their own positions

a section of shot cut out during editing

material that is trimmed off

decorative mouldings, such as architraves, picture rails, etc