TRIM
Scrabble letter values: T1R1I1M3 = 6
Definition
- adjective thin and fit. — synonyms: spare
- adjective of places. — synonyms: shipshape, well-kept
- adjective neat and smart in appearance. — synonyms: clean-cut, trig
- adjective severely simple in line or design. — synonyms: tailored
- noun a state of arrangement or appearance. — synonyms: trimness
- noun a decoration or adornment on a garment. — synonyms: trimming, passementerie
- noun attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation.
- noun cutting down to the desired size or shape. — synonyms: trimming, clipping
- verb remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. — synonyms: pare
- verb decorate, as with ornaments.
- verb cut down on. — synonyms: reduce, cut_down, cut_back, trim_down, trim_back, cut, bring_down
- verb balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces.
- verb be in equilibrium during a flight.
- verb decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. — synonyms: garnish, dress
- verb cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. — synonyms: snip, clip, crop, lop, dress, prune, cut_back
- verb cut closely. — synonyms: shave
- verb adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used.
Examples
- “the spare figure of a marathon runner”
- “a body kept trim by exercise”
- “characterized by order and neatness”