[{"word":"trimming","phonetic":"/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."},{"definition":"To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."},{"definition":"(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To rebuke; to reprove.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To beat or thrash.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The act of someone who trims.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges."},{"definition":"Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."},{"definition":"An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"An accessory or accompaniment.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"},{"definition":"A reprimand or chastising.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"to give a boy a trimming"}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/trim","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/trimming"]}]