Associations to the word «Trimming»

Wiktionary

TRIMMING, noun. The act of someone who trims.
TRIMMING, noun. Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
TRIMMING, noun. An accompaniment to a meal.
TRIMMING, noun. (colloquial) (dated) A reprimand or chastisting.
TRIMMING, verb. Present participle of trim

Dictionary definition

TRIMMING, noun. The act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree".
TRIMMING, noun. A decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt".
TRIMMING, noun. Cutting down to the desired size or shape.

Wise words

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