trim
//trɪm//
Verb
trimInfinitive
trimPresent tense
trimmedPast tense
trimmedPast participle
trimmingPresent participle
trimsThird-person singular
1
To cut away the edges or unwanted parts of something to make it neater or smaller.
I need to trim the hedge in the garden.
2
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
The company decided to trim its budget for next year.
3
To decorate or embellish something, especially along the edges.
She trimmed the dress with lace.
Noun
1
The act of cutting something to make it neater; a haircut.
I need a trim before the wedding.
2
Decorative material or edging used to embellish something.
The curtains have a beautiful gold trim.
3
The condition or state of something, especially regarding fitness or readiness.
The athlete is in excellent trim for the competition.
Adjective
trimCanonical form
trimmerComparative
trimmestSuperlative
1
Neat and tidy in appearance; slim and fit.
She has a trim figure from exercising every day.