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countable and uncountable, plural trimmings
(uncountable) The act or process of someone who trims. examples
(countable) An instance of that act or process. examples
(countable) Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak. examples
(historical) An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing. quotations
“You must know I commissioned a particular friend of mine, Miss Moffat, to buy me a trimming when she went to Paris […].”
1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia, I.i.5
An accessory or accompaniment. examples
(colloquial, dated) A reprimand or chastising. examples
present participle and gerund of trim examples