Trimming

Quick meaning: Trimming is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or process of someone who trims.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act or process of someone who trims.

More Meanings

1. (countable) An instance of that act or process.
2. (countable) Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
3. An accessory or accompaniment.
4. (colloquial, dated) A reprimand or chastising.
5. present participle and gerund of trim
6. (historical) An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.

Example Sentences

to give a boy a trimming

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.

I am helping my elderly neighbour by trimming his hedge.

Word Forms

• trimmings

Synonyms for trimming

Depending on context, synonyms include trim, clipping, passementerie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clipping, passementerie, cutting, cut, snip, slashing.

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