trimming

verb

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat.
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve.
(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
(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.
(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.
To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
To rebuke; to reprove.
To beat or thrash.

noun

The act of someone who trims.
I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.
Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.
An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
An accessory or accompaniment.
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
A reprimand or chastising.
to give a boy a trimming

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