trimming
/ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
noun
- The action of cutting off the unwanted or uneven parts of something.
- The trimming of the hedges made the garden look neat.
- Regular trimming keeps the lawn healthy and tidy.
- She spent the afternoon doing the trimming on the rose bushes.
- Something that is cut off or removed as excess.
- She collected the fabric trimmings to use in a quilt.
- The hair trimmings on the barbershop floor were swept away.
- He swept up the grass trimmings from the lawnmower.
- Decorative material added to clothing, furniture, or other items, such as lace, braid, or fringe.
- The dress had gold trimming along the collar and cuffs.
- The pillow was plain except for a simple red trimming.
- She added lace trimming to the curtains for a more elegant look.
Synonyms
adjective
- Used for or relating to the act of cutting off excess parts.
- The trimming blade needs to be sharpened regularly.
- He bought a new trimming tool for the garden.
- She used a trimming knife to cut the paper precisely.