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trimmer
trim·mer T0360100 (trĭm′ər)n.1. a. One that trims: a window trimmer.b. A device or machine, such as a lumber trimmer, that is used for trimming.2. One who changes one's opinions, especially in politics, to suit the needs of the moment.3. Electronics A variable component used to make fine adjustments to capacity or resistance.4. Architecture A beam across an opening, such as a hearth, into which the ends of joists can be fitted.trimmer (ˈtrɪmə) n1. (Building) Also called: trimmer joist a beam in a floor or roof structure attached to truncated joists in order to leave an opening for a staircase, chimney, etc2. (Forestry) a machine for trimming timber3. (Electronics) electronics Also called: trimming capacitor a variable capacitor of small capacitance used for making fine adjustments, etc4. a person who alters his or her opinions on the grounds of expediency5. (Automotive Engineering) a person who fits out motor vehiclestrim•mer1 (ˈtrɪm ər)
n. 1. a person or thing that trims. 2. a person who has no firm position, opinion, or policy, adapting to a situation as circumstances may require, esp. in politics. [1510–20] trim•mer2 (ˈtrɪm ər)
adj. comparative of trim. trimmer - One who sits on the fence or remains neutral about political issues.See also related terms for sits.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  trimmer - a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs; "untouched by the pruner's axe"prunerworker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker" | | 2. |  trimmer - a machine that trims timber machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks | | 3. |  trimmer - capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustmentstrimming capacitorcapacitor, condenser, electrical condenser, capacitance - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge | | 4. |  trimmer - joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.trimmer joistjoist - beam used to support floors or roofs |
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trimmer[′trim·ər] (building construction) One of the single or double joists or rafters that go around an opening in the framing type of construction. (mining engineering) A piece of bent wire used to regulate the size of the flame of a safety lamp without removing the top of the lamp. A worker who arranges coal in the hold of a vessel (miner, ship) as the coal is discharged into it from bins. A person who cleans miners' lamps. An apparatus for trimming a pile of coal into a regular form (as a cone or prism). rib hole TrimmerA piece of timber in a roof, floor, or wooden partition, to support a header which in turn supports the ends of the joists, rafters, or studs; a small horizontal beam, into which the ends of one or more joists are framed.trimmer1. A piece of timber inserted in a roof, floor, wooden partition, or the like, to support a header which in turn supports the ends of the joists, rafters, studs, etc. 2. A small horizontal beam, as in a floor, into which the ends of one or more joists are framed; often named from the place of use as a hearth trimmer, stair trimmer, etc. 3. A trimmer arch. 4. Variously shaped ceramic tile used as bases, caps, corners, moldings, and angles, as necessary to complete an installation and to satisfy sanitary and architectural requirements.trimmer
trimmer (trĭm′ĕr) A device or instrument used to shape something by cutting off the material along its margin.gingival margin trimmerA cutting instrument for shaping gingival contours. It has a curved and angled shaft for use either on the right or left sides and on the mesial or distal surfaces. model trimmerA rotary flat grinder used to trim dental plaster or stone casts. Water keeps the cutting surface clean and obviates any dust problem as the casts are squared into proper study models. trimmer
Synonyms for trimmernoun a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubsSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a machine that trims timberRelated Wordsnoun capacitor having variable capacitanceSynonymsRelated Words- capacitor
- condenser
- electrical condenser
- capacitance
noun joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etcSynonymsRelated Words |