trimming

/ˈtrɪmɪŋ/

/ˈtrɪmɪŋ/

Other forms: trimmings

Definitions of trimming

1. noun

   a decoration or adornment on a garment
   synonyms: passementerie, trim

   types:

   braid, braiding, gold braid

   trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

   miniver

   trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur

   rickrack, ricrac

   a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming

   aglet, aiglet, aiguillette

   ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

   soutache

   a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming

   type of:

   adornment

   a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
2. noun

   the act of adding decoration
   “the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree”

   type of:

   decoration

   the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
3. noun

   cutting down to the desired size or shape
   synonyms: clipping, trim

   types:

   pruning

   the act of trimming a plant

   type of:

   cut, cutting, cutting off

   the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends