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adj
comparative form of trim: more trim
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparative, form-of
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name
A surname.
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noun
One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
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noun
A device used to trim.
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noun
A member of the crew who trims the sails.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: sail trimmer
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noun
Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.
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noun
A beam into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A person employed to rearrange the coal in the hold of a vessel, so that it fills the vessel without forming a conical blockage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: economics, sciences, shipping, transport
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noun
A device for storing coal in gradually increasing piles made by building up at the point of the cone or top of the prism.
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Usage: historical
Topics: business, mining
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noun
A float bearing a baited hook and line, used in fishing for pike.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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noun
An adjustable electrical component.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
One who or that which trims, or rebukes or reproves; a scold.
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Usage: dated
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noun
A fast, high-quality delivery by the bowler, especially one that results in a dismissal of a batter by removing the bails without hitting the stumps.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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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 etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: trimmer joist
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Broader terms: joist
noun
capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: trimming capacitor
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Broader terms: capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser
noun
a machine that trims timber
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Broader terms: machine
noun
a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: pruner
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Broader terms: worker
History
From trim + -er. Figurative sense of “person who changes views with prevailing opinions” from 1680s, from nautical sense of “adjust sails with the wind”.
Across languages
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