trimming

Plural: trimmings

Noun

• Decorative additions or material removed during the trimming process.
• the act of adding decoration
  • "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
• a decoration or adornment on a garment
  • "the trimming on a hat"
• cutting down to the desired size or shape
• The act or process of someone who trims.
• An instance of that act or process.
• Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
• An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
• An accessory or accompaniment.
• A reprimand or chastising.

Verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
• decorate, as with ornaments
• cut down on; make a reduction in
• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
• be in equilibrium during a flight
• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
• cut closely
• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
• present participle and gerund of trim

Examples

• He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.
• I am helping my elderly neighbour by trimming his hedge.
• I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.
• The high-scoring letters were the trimmings of her Words With Friends rack, ready for a big play.

Synonyms

bring down, clip, clipping, crop, cut, cut back, cut down, dress, garnish, lop, pare, passementerie, prune, reduce, shave, snip, trim, trim back, trim down