trim

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove excess material from the edges or surfaces of an object.

• Verb

  To make neat and tidy by removing unnecessary elements.

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹɪm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trim
limb , hymn , gym , crime

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Variants

List of all variants of trim that leads to same result
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Forms

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trims, trimmed, trimming

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to draw a line' or 'to mark with a boundary'. Derived from Old English trymman, meaning 'to try or test'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trim' is also used in nautical contexts to refer to the decorative elements on the sides of a ship.

2. In the United States, 'trim' is also used to refer to the amount of money left over after all expenses have been paid.

3. The word 'trim' is related to the word 'trimaran', a type of sailboat with three hulls.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prune: Similar to trim, but specifically refers to the removal of dead or diseased parts of a plant.

2. Edit: The process of making changes to a text or other creative work, similar to trimming.

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Culture

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In literature, 'trim' has been used metaphorically to refer to the removal of excess or unnecessary elements, as in the phrase 'trim the fat'. In art, a trim line refers to the outline of a shape.

How to Memorize "trim"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of using scissors or a knife to remove excess material from an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trim' with the idea of neatness and tidiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trim: Test, Remove, Improve' to remember the meaning of the word.

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