[{"word":"trims","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Paint the house white with blue trim."},{"definition":"A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."},{"definition":"Dress; gear; ornaments.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The car comes in three different trims."},{"definition":"Sexual intercourse.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"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":[]}],"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/trims"]}]