trig Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
    trigonometry.
  2. adjective satellite neat and smart in appearance
    trim; clean-cut.
    • a clean-cut and well-bred young man
    • the trig corporal in his jaunty cap
    • a trim beard

WordNet

Trig transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. Dan. trykke to press, Sw. trycka.
Definitions
  1. To fill; to stuff; to cram. Obs. Dr. H. More.
Trig adjective
Etymology
Formerly written trick, akin to trick to dress.
Definitions
  1. Full; also, trim; neat. Prov. Eng. & Scot.
    To sit on a horse square and trig. Brit. Quart. Rev.
Trig transitive verb
Etymology
See Trigger.
Definitions
  1. To stop, as a wheel, by placing something under it; to scotch; to skid.
Trig noun
Etymology
See Trigger.
Definitions
  1. A stone, block of wood, or anything else, placed under a wheel or barrel to prevent motion; a scotch; a skid. Eng. Wright.

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