Definition of trimming Trimming

/tɹɪˈmɪŋ/ - [triming] - trim•ming

We found 15 definitions of trimming from 5 different sources.

What does trimming mean?

Noun Plural: trimmings
trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"
		trim, passementerie
		adornment the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
		braiding, gold braid, braid trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
		miniver trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
trimming - the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
trimming - cutting down to the desired size or shape
		trim, clipping
		cutting off, cutting, cut the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine"

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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)
A reprimand or chastisting.
trimming (Verb)
Present participle of trim.

trimming (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Trim
trimming
a. from Trim, v.
trimming (n.)
The act of one who trims.
trimming (n.)
That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the pluraltrimmings. --.
trimming (n.)
The act of reprimanding or chastisting; as, to give a boy a trimming.