trims (Meaning)
trims
to remove by or as if by cutting, to cause (a ship) to assume a desirable position in the water by arrangement of ballast, cargo, or passengers, the interior furnishings of an automobile, to free of excess or unnecessary matter by or as if by cutting, to administer a beating to, to embellish with or as if with ribbons, lace, or ornaments, the difference between the draft of a ship forward and that aft, to adjust (something, such as an airplane or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upward or downward, to adjust (as an airplane or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upward or downward, the position of a ship or boat especially with reference to the horizontal, to cause (as a ship) to take the right position in the water by balancing the load carried, neat, orderly, and compact in line or structure, to assume or cause a boat to assume a desired position in the water, the attitude with respect to wind axes at which an airplane will continue in level flight with free controls, exhibiting neatness, good order, or compactness of line or structure, ready for service or use, defeat, excellent, fine, in a trim manner, the relation between the plane of a sail and the direction of the ship, to adjust oneself or one's actions to prevailing conditions, to adjust (as a sail) to a desired position, the woodwork in the finish of a building especially around doors and windows, something that is trimmed off or cut out, a haircut that neatens a previous haircut, the position of an airplane at which it will continue in level flight with no adjustments to the controls, to maintain neutrality between opposing parties or to favor each equally, to adjust (something, such as cargo or a sail) to a desired position, to change one's views for reasons of expediency, to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clipping, good or healthy condition, to free of excess or extraneous matter by or as if by cutting, the material (such as wood, stone, or vinyl) in the finish of a building especially around openings, the buoyancy status of a submarine, material used for ornament or trimming, slim and physically fit, one's clothing or appearance, the attitude of a lighter-than-air craft relative to a fore-and-aft horizontal plane, suitable or excellent condition, to decorate with ribbons, lace, or ornaments, to defeat in a game or contest
Synonyms & Antonyms of trims
Synonyms:
- regalia
- embossments
- trappings
- apparels
- froufrous
- bedizenments
- bells and whistles
- designs
- flounces
- improvements
- bric-a-brac
- furnishings
- enhancements
- furbelows
- foofaraws
- chichis
- ruffles
- figures
- frou-frous
- enrichments
- blazonries
- appliqués
- patterns
- gilts
- glitters
- frostings
- fal-lals
- fripperies
- flourishes
- filigrees
- emblazonries
- fineries
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
trims Sentence Examples
- The gardener carefully trims the hedges to maintain their manicured appearance.
- The hairdresser trims the client's hair to remove split ends and give it a fresh shape.
- The tailor trims the excess fabric from the edges of the garment to ensure a perfect fit.
- The sculptor trims the clay to refine the details of his masterpiece.
- The doctor trims the patient's toenail to alleviate pain and prevent infection.
- The carpenter trims the wood to create intricate joinery for a custom bookshelf.
- The painter trims the excess paint from the brush before applying it to the canvas.
- The florist trims the leaves of the flowers to enhance their presentation in an arrangement.
- The seamstress trims the embroidery threads to secure the design on the fabric.
- The editor trims the manuscript to eliminate unnecessary words and improve its readability.
FAQs About the word trims
to remove by or as if by cutting, to cause (a ship) to assume a desirable position in the water by arrangement of ballast, cargo, or passengers, the interior fu
ornamentations,ornaments, decorations, adornments,embellishments, embroideries, beautifiers, embellishers, frills, doodads
spots,scars, blemishes, defacements,stains, disfigurements, blots,
The gardener carefully trims the hedges to maintain their manicured appearance.
The hairdresser trims the client's hair to remove split ends and give it a fresh shape.
The tailor trims the excess fabric from the edges of the garment to ensure a perfect fit.
The sculptor trims the clay to refine the details of his masterpiece.
