trimming
tri ming
- n the act of adding decoration
the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree - n a decoration or adornment on a garment
the trimming on a hat - n cutting down to the desired size or shape
- v remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
- v decorate, as with ornaments
- v cut down on; make a reduction in
- v balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
- v be in equilibrium during a flight
- v decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
- v cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
- v cut closely
- v adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used