trimmer

Meaning

comparative form of trim: more trim

trimmer joist

trimming capacitor

time-server

timeserver

dragon piece

hammer-beam

trimmer beam

adjusting strip

control apparatus

cutting knife

parting tool

trimming tab

trimming joist

loading head

preset capacitor

diffusion knife

trimmer condenser

bridle trimmer

trim joist

regulation chip

trim plate

cleaning lady

cleaning woman

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɹɪmə/

From trim + -er.

New

trim

1. To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
2. To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
3. To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
4. 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. To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
6. To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
7. To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
8. To dress; to make smooth.
9. To rebuke; to reprove.
10. To beat or thrash.
11. To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
12. To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).

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