Definition of trim

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Trim (v. t.) To adjust, as a ship, by arranging the cargo, or disposing the weight of persons or goods, so equally on each side of the center and at each end, that she shall sit well on the water and sail well; as, to trim a ship, or a boat..

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Sax :: Sax (n.) A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
Trimmer :: Trimmer (n.) A beam, into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys, and the like. See Illust. of Header..
Proin :: Proin (v. t.) To lop; to trim; to prune; to adorn.
Trim :: Trim (v. t.) To dress; to decorate; to adorn; to invest; to embellish; as, to trim a hat..
Vishnu :: Vishnu (n.) A divinity of the modern Hindu trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation..
Trimorphism :: Trimorphism (n.) The coexistence among individuals of the same species of three distinct forms, not connected, as a rule, by intermediate gradations; the condition among individuals of the same species of having three different shapes or proportions of corresponding parts; -- contrasted with polymorphism, and dimorphism..
Trim :: Trim (v. t.) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust..
Shook :: Shook (n.) A set of staves and headings sufficient in number for one hogshead, cask, barrel, or the like, trimmed, and bound together in compact form..
Patrimony :: Patrimony (n.) Formerly, a church estate or endowment..
Retriment :: Retriment (n.) Refuse; dregs.
Knot :: Knot (v. i.) To knit knots for fringe or trimming.
Root :: Root (n.) The descending, and commonly branching, axis of a plant, increasing in length by growth at its extremity only, not divided into joints, leafless and without buds, and having for its offices to fix the plant in the earth, to supply it with moisture and soluble matters, and sometimes to serve as a reservoir of nutriment for future growth. A true root, however, may never reach the ground, but may be attached to a wall, etc., as in the ivy, or may hang loosely in the air, as in some epiphy
Isotrimorphous :: Isotrimorphous (a.) Having the quality of isotrimorphism; isotrimorphic.
Trimestrial :: Trimestrial (a.) Of or pertaining to a trimester, or period of three months; occurring once in every three months; quarterly..
Lip :: Lip (v. t.) To clip; to trim.
Trimming :: Trimming (n.) That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the pluraltrimmings. --..
Nourish :: Nourish (v. t.) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment..
Detriment :: Detriment (n.) A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.
Trimethylene :: Trimethylene (n.) A gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H6, isomeric with propylene and obtained from it indirectly. It is the base of a series of compounds analogous to the aromatic hydrocarbons..
Fill :: Fill (a.) To trim (a yard) so that the wind shall blow on the after side of the sails.
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