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Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

Example: Paint the house white with blue trim.

A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

Example: I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.

Dress; gear; ornaments.

The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

Example: The car comes in three different trims.

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

Example: A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.

To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

Example: They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.

(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.

(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.

Physically fit.

Example: He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.

Slender, lean.

Example: a trim figure

Neat or smart in appearance.

Example: a trim lawn

In good order; properly managed or maintained.

With sails well trimmed.