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trims

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English (US)
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trims

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, trims is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions oftrims

1noun
  • Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

    Example: "Paint the house white with blue trim."

  • A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

    Example: "I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."

  • Dress; gear; ornaments.
  • The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

    Example: "The car comes in three different trims."

  • Sexual intercourse.
  • 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.
  • The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
1verb
  • 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.

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