Definition of trimming

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Trimming (n.) The act of one who trims.

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Pruning :: Pruning (n.) The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous..
Trimmingly :: Trimmingly (adv.) In a trimming manner.
Knot :: Knot (v. i.) To knit knots for fringe or trimming.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill..
Fixing :: Fixing (n.) Arrangements; embellishments; trimmings; accompaniments.
Trimming :: Trimming (n.) The act of one who trims.
Tramp :: Tramp (n.) A tool for trimming hedges.
Purfile :: Purfile (n.) A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork.
Trimmer :: Trimmer (n.) An instrument with which trimming is done.
Rimmer :: Rimmer (n.) An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer..
Atrip :: Atrip (adv.) Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming; -- said of sails..
Finding :: Finding (n.) That which is found, come upon, or provided; esp. (pl.), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc..
Piping :: Piping (n.) A small cord covered with cloth, -- used as trimming for women's dresses..
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..
Topiary :: Topiary (a.) Of or pertaining to ornamental gardening; produced by cutting, trimming, etc.; topiarian..
Sax :: Sax (n.) A kind of chopping instrument for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
Plastron :: Plastron (n.) A trimming for the front of a woman's dress, made of a different material, and narrowing from the shoulders to the waist..
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets..
Joist :: "Joist (n.) A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed; -- called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor, under Double, a..
Trimming :: Trimming (n.) The act of reprimanding or chastisting; as, to give a boy a trimming..
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