trim

Definition

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

Etymology

From Middle English trimen, trymen, trümen, from Old English trymman (“to make firm; strengthen”), from Proto-West Germanic *trummjan, from Proto-Germanic *trumjaną (“to make fast; strengthen”), from Proto-Germanic *trumaz (“firm; strong; sound”).

Example Sentences

• "He trimmed his beard before the interview."
• "The hedge needs to be trimmed."
• "Place the screen material in the frame, secure it in place, and trim the edges."