trimming

Definitions

The act of cutting off irregular or unwanted parts to make something neat or of the required size.

Decorative material, such as lace or ribbon, added to a garment or object for ornamentation.

The process of adjusting the balance of a ship or aircraft by shifting cargo or fuel.

Examples

She spent the afternoon trimming the overgrown hedges in the backyard.

The tailor was busy trimming the excess fabric from the hem of the dress.

Synonyms

pruning clipping cutting shearing decorating adornment embellishment

Antonyms

expansion lengthening extension growth increase addition enlargement