trim : Idioms & Phrases
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Brick trimmer
(Arch.) , a brick arch under a hearth, usually within the thickness of a wooden floor, to guard against accidents by fire.
Webster 1913
first trimester
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noun time period extending from the first day of the last menstrual period through 12 weeks of gestation
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hedge trimmer
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noun a garden tool for trimming hedges
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In ballast trim
(Naut.) , having only ballast on board. R. H. Dana, Jr.
Webster 1913
second trimester
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noun time period extending from the 13th to the 27th week of gestation
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third trimester
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noun time period extending from the 28th week of gestation until delivery
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To trim in
(Carp.) , to fit, as a piece of timber, into other work.
Webster 1913
To trim up
- to dress; to put in order.
Webster 1913
trim back
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verb cut down on; make a reduction in
trim; cut; cut back; bring down; reduce; cut down; trim back.
- reduce your daily fat intake
- The employer wants to cut back health benefits
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trim down
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verb cut down on; make a reduction in
trim; cut; cut back; bring down; reduce; cut down; trim back.
- reduce your daily fat intake
- The employer wants to cut back health benefits
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Trim of sails
(Naut.) , that adjustment, with reference to the wind, witch is best adapted to impel the ship forward.
Webster 1913
Trim of the masts
(Naut.) , their position in regard to the ship and to each other, as near or distant, far forward or much aft, erect or raking.
Webster 1913
trimmer arch
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noun an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth)
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trimmer joist
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noun joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.
trimmer.
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trimming capacitor
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noun capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments
trimmer.
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window trimmer
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noun someone who decorates shop windows
window dresser.
