trimmata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- trim verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
Senses
trimmata is used for these senses in English:
- trim (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- trim (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
- trim (transitive, nautical, of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- trim (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- trim (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
trim — full definition
- verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
- verb To decorate, especially around the edges.
- noun A minor haircut that tidies up existing length.
- noun Decorative material along an edge, or the level of features and finishes on a vehicle.
- adj Slim and fit in appearance.