trimmer

UK /ˈtɹɪmə/ US /ˈtɹɪmə/
noun 5name 1

Definitions

noun

1

One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

It put me to endless expense of having roof-men, gutter-men and tree-trimmers. At last I gave the grim order, “Cut her down.”

2

A device used to trim.

My new electric shaver has a beard trimmer attachment.

3

A member of the crew who trims the sails.

4

Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.

Thus Halifax was a Trimmer on principle.

What do you love most? Most of all, I love being alive. I love the natural world—and caring and creative people—and the seekers of justice and truth. Whom do I disdain? Bigots, reactionaries, self-righteous people, zealots, trimmers, bullies, and manipulators.

5

A beam into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys.

name

1

A surname.

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