trim

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a decoration or adornment on a garment

   the trimming on a hat

2. 2
   noun

   a state of arrangement or appearance

   in good trim

3. 3
   verb

   cut closely

   trim my beard

4. 4
   verb

   decorate, as with ornaments

   trim the christmas tree

5. 5
   verb

   be in equilibrium during a flight

   The airplane trimmed

6. 6
   verb

   balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

   trim an airplane

7. 7
   verb

   To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

   He trimmed his beard before the interview.

8. 8
   verb

   To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

   They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.

Etymology

From Middle English trimen, trymen, trümen, from Old English trymman (“to make firm; strengthen”), from Proto-West Germanic *trummjan, from Proto-Germanic *trumjaną (“to make fast; strengthen”), from Proto-Germanic *trumaz (“firm; strong; sound”).