overtrim
/ˌoʊvərˈtrɪm/
verb
- To cut off too much from something, especially hair, plants, or fabric, making it look uneven or too short.
- The barber overtrimmed his beard, leaving it much shorter than he wanted.
- Be careful not to overtrim the hedge, or it will look patchy.
- She overtrimmed the dress fabric and had to buy more material.
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