Trim | Mean of trim in English Dictionary

/ˈtrɪm/

• Verb
• to cut (something) off something else
1. She trimmed away the dead branches.
2. She trimmed the fat from/off the meat.
• to make (something) neat by cutting it
1. He trimmed his mustache.
2. The hedges need to be trimmed.
• to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller
1. They are looking for ways to trim the budget.

• to decorate (something) especially around the edges with ribbons, ornaments, etc.
1. We trimmed the Christmas tree.
2. a pillow trimmed in/with lace
• to adjust (a boat's sails) in order to move faster
1. The sailors trimmed the sails.
• to become thinner
1. He trimmed down over the summer.
• neat and orderly
1. a trim lawn
• slim and healthy
1. She has a trim figure.
2. He keeps fit and trim by biking.
• Noun
• an act of trimming something (such as hair)
1. He went to the barber for a trim.
2. The lawn needs a trim.
• material (such as ribbons, lace, etc.) that is used for decorating something especially around its edges
1. a skirt with lace trim
2. The house is gray with black trim. [=the pieces of wood around the doors, windows, etc., are painted black]
3. The fabric has a gold trim.
• in good condition
1. He's been exercising to get in trim for the season.