trimming

Meanings

Noun

• the act of adding decoration
  • "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
• a decoration or adornment on a garment
  • "the trimming on a hat"
• cutting down to the desired size or shape

Verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
• decorate, as with ornaments
• cut down on; make a reduction in
• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
• be in equilibrium during a flight
• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
• cut closely
• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

Synonyms

bring down, clip, clipping, crop, cut, cut back, cut down, dress, garnish, lop, pare, passementerie, prune, reduce, shave, snip, trim, trim back, trim down