to make (something) neater, shorter, or smaller by cutting or clipping

He trimmed the hedge

(often + off/from) to remove (a specified length or part) from something by cutting or clipping

to reduce the size of (something, esp expenditure) by eliminating any unnecessary or superfluous things

to remove (a specified amount of money) from something, esp by making financial cuts

This could trim thousands from the running costs

to adjust (a sail on a boat) to take advantage of the wind

to adjust the balance and position in the water of (a ship), esp by rearranging the ballast, cargo, or passengers

to adjust (an aircraft or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upwards or downwards

to defeat (somebody) resoundingly, esp at a gambling game

to cheat or swindle (somebody)

to beat or rebuke (somebody) severely

material used for decoration or trimming

the upholstery, interior, and decorative accessories of a motor vehicle

the position of a ship or boat, esp with reference to the horizontal

the difference between the depth in water of a vessel at the front and at the back

the relation between the position of a sail and the direction of the vessel

the inclination of an aircraft or spacecraft in flight with reference to a fixed point such as the horizon, esp with the controls in a neutral position