trimming

UK /ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/ US /ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The act or process of someone who trims.

Trimming hedges is easiest when the shears have recently been resharpened.

2

An instance of that act or process.

I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.

3

Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.

He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.

4

An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.

“You must know I commissioned a particular friend of mine, Miss Moffat, to buy me a trimming when she went to Paris […].”

5

An accessory or accompaniment.

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

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