trimming

Definition of Trimming in English :

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Noun

1. trimming

the act of adding decoration

Example Sentences:
'the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree'

2. passementerie, trim, trimming

a decoration or adornment on a garment

Example Sentences:
'the trimming on a hat'
'the trim on a shirt'

3. clipping, trim, trimming

cutting down to the desired size or shape

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Trimming

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noun

1.

an extra piece used to decorate or complete

2. (plural)

usual or traditional accompaniments

roast turkey with all the trimmings

3. (plural)

parts that are cut off

4. (plural) dialect

ornaments; decorations

Christmas trimmings

5. informal

a reproof, beating, or defeat

Trimming

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noun

1.

the action of a person who trims

2.

something used to trim

; specif.,

a.

decoration; ornament

b. [pl.]

the side dishes of a meal

turkey with all the trimmings

3. [pl.]

parts trimmed off

4. Informal

a.

a beating; thrashing

b.

a decisive defeat

c.

a cheating or fleecing

Trimming

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n.

1. The act of one that trims.

2. Something added as decoration or ornament, especially a band of lace or embroidery on clothing.

3. trimmings Accessories; extras: roast turkey with all the trimmings.

4. trimmings Scraps or material removed when something is trimmed.

5. Informal A sound defeat, beating, or punishment.

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