Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
noun a decorative addition or enhancement, such as ribbons or buttons, added to clothing or other items
A1 I need to do some trimming in the garden.
A2 She is very good at trimming the hedges.
B1 Trimming the excess fabric from the dress made it fit perfectly.
B2 The barber did a great job trimming my hair.
C1 The trimming of the budget will require careful consideration.
C2 Her skills in trimming the sails helped the boat move faster.
verb the act of cutting away excess or unwanted parts to improve or enhance the appearance of something
A1 She is trimming the bushes in her garden.
A2 The barber is trimming his client's beard.
B1 I need to start trimming my expenses to save money.
B2 The chef is meticulously trimming the excess fat off the meat.
C1 The fashion designer spent hours trimming the dress to perfection.
C2 The landscaper is skilled in trimming hedges and trees with precision.
formal The gardener was meticulous in his trimming of the hedges.
informal I spent the afternoon trimming the bushes in my backyard.
slang I need to do some serious trimming on my budget this month.
figurative She was trimming the unnecessary details from her presentation to make it more concise.
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