Definition of Trim

Noun

cutting down to the desired size or shape
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a decoration or adornment on a garment
"the trimming on a hat"
"the trim on a shirt"
a state of arrangement or appearance
"in good trim"

adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut closely
"trim my beard"
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
"dress the plants in the garden"
- cut back
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
be in equilibrium during a flight
"The airplane trimmed"
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
"trim an airplane"
cut down on
make a reduction in
"reduce your daily fat intake"
"The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
- cut down - cut back - trim down - trim back - bring down
decorate, as with ornaments
"trim the christmas tree"
"trim a shop window"
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
"pare one's fingernails"
"trim the photograph"
"trim lumber"

severely simple in line or design
"a neat tailored suit"
"tailored curtains"
neat and smart in appearance
"a clean-cut and well-bred young man"
"the trig corporal in his jaunty cap"
"a trim beard"
- clean cut
of places
characterized by order and neatness
free from disorder
"even the barn was shipshape"
"a trim little sailboat"
- well kept
thin and fit
"the spare figure of a marathon runner"
"a body kept trim by exercise"