trimming
trimming is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, trimming is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftrimming
- To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
Example: "A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
- To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
Example: "They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
- (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- (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.
- (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.
- To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
- To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- To rebuke; to reprove.
- To beat or thrash.
- The act of someone who trims.
Example: "I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges."
- Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
Example: "He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."
- An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
- An accessory or accompaniment.
Example: "Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"
- A reprimand or chastising.
Example: "to give a boy a trimming"
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