trim

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[reduce]] slightly; to [[cut]]; especially, to [[remove]] excess.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[decorate]] or [[adorn]]; especially of a [[Christmas tree]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|aviation|of an aircraft}} To adjust the positions of [[control surface]]s, sometimes using [[trim tab]]s, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to [[pitch]], [[roll]], or [[yaw]] when the cockpit controls are released.
4. {{lb|en|transitive|nautical|of a vessel}} To [[modify]] the angle relative to the water by shifting [[cargo]] or [[ballast]]; to adjust for [[sailing]]; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
5. {{lb|en|transitive|nautical|of a vessel's sails}} To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
6. {{senseid|en|fluctuate}}{{lb|en|dated}} To [[balance]]; to [[fluctuate]] between parties, so as to appear to [[favour]] each.
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
8. {{lb|en|transitive|carpentry|of timber}} To [[dress]]; to make smooth.
9. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To [[rebuke]]; to [[reprove]].
10. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To [[beat]] or [[thrash]].
11. {{lb|en|transitive|historical}} To cut back the [[wick]] of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
12. {{lb|en|transitive|by extension}} To change the [[carbon]] [[rod]]s of (an [[arc lamp]]).

Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[decoration|Decoration]]; especially, decoration placed along [[edge]]s or [[border]]s.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[haircut]], especially a [[moderate]] one to [[touch up]] an existing style.
3. [[dress|Dress]]; [[gear]]; [[ornament]]s.
4. {{lb|en|countable}} The manner in which something is [[equipped]] or [[adorned]]; [[order]]; [[disposition]].
5. {{lb|en|uncountable|aviation|of|an aircraft}} The state of [[adjustment]] of [[control surface]]s such that the desired [[attitude]] can be maintained without requiring the [[continuous]] [[application]] of [[force]] to the [[cockpit]] [[control]]s.
6. {{lb|en|uncountable|aviation|by extension}} The [[mechanism]](s) used to [[#Verb|trim]] an [[aircraft]] in [[roll]], [[pitch]], and/or [[yaw]].
7. {{lb|en|uncountable|slang|mildly|_|vulgar}} The [[female]] [[genitalia]].
8. {{lb|en|by extension|uncountable|slang|mildly|_|vulgar}} [[sexual intercourse|Sexual intercourse]] with a woman.
9. {{lb|en|nautical}} The [[fore-and-aft]] [[angle]] of the vessel to the [[water]], with reference to the [[cargo]] and [[ballast]]; the [[manner]] in which a vessel [[floats]] on the water, whether on an [[even keel]] or down by the [[head]] or [[stern]].
10. {{lb|en|nautical}} The [[arrangement]] of the [[sail]]s with reference to the [[wind]].
11. {{lb|en|printing|binding|publishing}} Any of the three cut edges of book pages, trimmed with a shear after binding.
12. {{lb|en|uncountable|underwater diving}} The [[horizontal]] [[position]] of an [[underwater]] [[diver]]

Adjective

1. {{cap|physically}} [[fit]].
2. [[slender|Slender]], [[lean]].
3. [[neat|Neat]] or [[smart]] in [[appearance]].

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} In good order; properly managed or maintained.
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} With sails well trimmed.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

Source: Wiktionary · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wiktionary dump) · cached copy, not a rewrite.