trimming (noun)

  • 1trimming — ► NOUN 1) (trimmings) small pieces trimmed off. 2) ornamentation or decoration, especially for clothing or furniture. 3) (the trimmings) informal the traditional accompaniments to something …

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  • 2trimming tab — noun : tab 1h * * * Aeron. See trim tab. * * * trimming tab or trimˈtab noun A tab or aerofoil on an aircraft or boat, that can be adjusted in mid passage to trim the craft • • • Main Entry: ↑trim * * * trimming tab …

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  • 3trimming — noun 1) a black dress with lace trimming See trim 2. 1) 2) (trimmings) roast turkey with all the trimmings Syn: accompaniments, extras, frills, fixings, accessories, accoutrements, trappings …

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  • 4trimming — noun 1) a black dress with lace trimming Syn: decoration, ornamentation, adornment, borders, edging, piping, fringes, frills 2) (trimmings) Syn: accompaniments, extras …

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  • 5trimming hatch — noun or trimming hole : a hatchway at a distance from a main hatch through which to load grain or similar cargo to bring it uniformly close up to the deck …

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  • 6trimming hole — noun see trimming hatch …

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  • 7trimming — noun Date: circa 1518 1. defeat, beating 2. the act of one who trims 3. a. a decorative accessory or additional item < trimmings for a hat > b. an additional garnishing < turkey and all the trimmings > …

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  • 8trimming — noun 1》 (trimmings) small pieces trimmed off. 2》 decoration, especially for clothing.     ↘(the trimmings) the traditional accompaniments to something …

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  • 9trimming capacitor — noun capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments • Syn: ↑trimmer • Hypernyms: ↑capacitor, ↑capacitance, ↑condenser, ↑electrical condenser …

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  • 10trimming board — noun : trimmer 1b(4) …

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