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Trim
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1
verb
To
make
something
neat
or
tidy
by
cutting
away
unwanted
parts
.
She
trimmed
the
hedge
to
keep
it
looking
neat
.
He
trimmed
his
beard
before
the
meeting
.
The
tailor
trimmed
the
fabric
to
fit
the
dress
pattern
.
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2
verb
To
decorate
or
add
finishing
touches
to
something
.
They
trimmed
the
Christmas
tree
with
lights
and
ornaments
.
The
chef
trimmed
the
plate
with
fresh
herbs
.
She
trimmed
her
dress
with
lace
.
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adjective
In
good
physical
condition
,
often
due
to
exercise
.
He
stays
trim
by
jogging
every
morning
.
She
looked
trim
and
healthy
after
her
workout
.
The
athlete
was
trim
and
ready
for
the
competition
.
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noun
The
material
used
to
decorate
or
finish
the
edges
of
something
.
The
trim
on
the
sofa
matched
the
curtains
.
The
car's
interior
trim
was
made
of
leather
.
She
chose
a
gold
trim
for
the
picture
frame
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
trymman
Originally meant
to make firm or strong
Background
The word 'trim' has evolved from Old English 'trymman', meaning to make firm or strong. Over time, it came to include the sense of making something neat or tidy, as well as decorating or adding finishing touches.