Trim

trim, adj. in good order: nice.— v.t. to make trim: to put in due order: to dre : to decorate: to clip: to reduce to proper form: to arrange for sailing: to rebuke sharply, to thrash.— v.i. to balance or fluctuate between parties:— pr.p. trim′ming; pa.t. and pa.p. trimmed.— n. dre : ornaments: state of a ship as to sailing qualities: arrangement.— adv. Trim′ly .— ns. Trim′mer , one who trims: one who fluctuates between parties, a time-server: a scold: a small horizontal beam on a floor into which the ends of joists are framed: a float bearing a baited hook and line, used in fishing for pike; Trim′ming , that which trims: ornamental parts, esp. of a garment, dish, .: ( pl. ) fittings.— adv. Trim′mingly .— n. Trim′ne . [A.S. trymian , to strengthen, set in order— trum , firm.]