trim
trim
- n a state of arrangement or appearance
in good trim - n a decoration or adornment on a garment
the trimming on a hat
the trim on a shirt - n attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
- n cutting down to the desired size or shape
- v remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
trim the photograph
trim lumber - v decorate, as with ornaments
trim the christmas tree
trim a shop window - v cut down on; make a reduction in
- v balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
trim an airplane - v be in equilibrium during a flight
The airplane trimmed - v decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
- v cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
- v cut closely
trim my beard - v adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
- s thin and fit
a body kept trim by exercise - s of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
a trim little sailboat - s neat and smart in appearance
a trim beard - s severely simple in line or design
- NextGen is expected to trim flight times, reduce noise production during take off and landing, and increase air traffic safety.
- Digital images typically do not conform to the standard print dimensions so most services will zoom a little and trim a little unless you specifically tell them not to.
- Here's a secret: you don't really need funky alternative fuels or an electric motor to trim your energy consumption on the road.