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Definition of Trims
Trim Trim Trim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Trimmed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Trimming.] [OE. trimen, trumen, AS. trymian, trymman, to
prepare, dispose, make strong, fr. trum firm, strong; of
uncertain origin.]
1. To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make
right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
The hermit trimmed his little fire. --Goldsmith.
2. To dress; to decorate; to adorn; to invest; to embellish;
as, to trim a hat.
Trim Trim Trim, v. i.
To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to
favor each.
Trim Trim Trim, n.
1. Dress; gear; ornaments.
Seeing him just pass the window in his woodland
trim. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. Order; disposition; condition; as, to be in good trim. ``
The trim of an encounter.' --Chapman.
3. The state of a ship or her cargo, ballast, masts, etc., by
which she is well prepared for sailing.
4. (Arch) The lighter woodwork in the interior of a building;
especially, that used around openings, generally in the
form of a molded architrave, to protect the plastering at
those points.
In ballast trim (Naut.), having only ballast on board. --R.
H. Dana, Jr.
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.
Trim of sails (Naut.), that adjustment, with reference to
the wind, witch is best adapted to impel the ship forward.
Trim Trim Trim, a. [Compar. Trimmer; superl. Trimmest.] [See
Trim, v. t.]
Fitly adjusted; being in good order., or made ready for
service or use; firm; compact; snug; neat; fair; as, the ship
is trim, or trim built; everything about the man is trim; a
person is trim when his body is well shaped and firm; his
dress is trim when it fits closely to his body, and appears
tight and snug; a man or a soldier is trim when he stands
erect.
With comely carriage of her countenance trim.
--Spenser.
So deemed I till I viewed their trim array Of boats
last night. --Trench.
