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trimming

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: trimming

1
 n
a decoration or adornment on a garment
2
 n
cutting down to the desired size or shape
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: trimming
1

n a decoration or adornment on a garment

Synonyms:
passementerie, trim
Types:
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braid, braiding, gold braid
trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
miniver
trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
rickrack, ricrac
a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming
aglet, aiglet, aiguilette
ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
soutache
a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
Type of:
adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

n the act of adding decoration

“the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree”
Type of:
decoration
the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
2

n cutting down to the desired size or shape

Synonyms:
clipping, trim
Types:
pruning
the act of trimming a plant
Type of:
cut, cutting, cutting off
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
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