Definitions
1.verbTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
2.verbTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
3.verb(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
4.verb(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.
5.verb(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.
6.verbTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
7.verbTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
8.verb(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
9.verbTo rebuke; to reprove.
10.verbTo beat or thrash.
11.nounThe act of someone who trims."I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges."
12.nounMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak."He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."
13.nounAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
14.nounAn accessory or accompaniment."Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"
15.nounA reprimand or chastising."to give a boy a trimming"