Dictionary definition · trim
noun
- a state of arrangement or appearance"in good trim"
- a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment"the trimming on a hat"
- attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
- cutting down to the desired size or shape
verb
- remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size"pare one's fingernails"
- decorate, as with ornaments"trim the christmas tree"
- cut down on; make a reduction in"reduce your daily fat intake"
- balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces"trim an airplane"
adjective
- thin and fit"the spare figure of a marathon runner"
- characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder"even the barn was shipshape"
- neat and smart in appearance"a clean-cut and well-bred young man"
- severely simple in line or design"a neat tailored suit"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).