verb
trims; trimmed; trimming
[+ obj] to cut (something) off something else :to remove (something) by cutting - often + away, from, or off
to make (something) neat by cutting it
to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller
to decorate (something) especially around the edges with ribbons, ornaments, etc.
to adjust (a boat's sails) in order to move faster
trim down
[phrasal verb]
to become thinner :to lose weight
adjective
trimmer; trimmest
neat and orderly
slim and healthy
noun
plural trims
[count] :an act of trimming something (such as hair) - usually singular
material (such as ribbons, lace, etc.) that is used for decorating something especially around its edges [noncount]
usually singular
in trim
in good condition
