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cutting down to the desired size or shape attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation a state of arrangement or appearance; "in good trim" adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces; "trim an airplane" decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods decorate, as with ornaments; "trim the christmas tree"; "trim a shop window" be in equilibrium during a flight; "The airplane trimmed" a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder; "even the barn was shipshape"; "a trim little sailboat" tidy severely simple in line or design; "a neat tailored suit"; "tailored curtains" plain thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a body kept trim by exercise" thin remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one''s fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber" cut closely; "trim my beard" (of persons) neat and smart in appearance; "a clean-cut and well-bred young man"; "the trig corporal in his jaunty cap" tidy (used of hair) neat and tidy; "a nicely kempt beard" groomed cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits" |
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