Antonyms for
trim
To reduce slightly
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No Antonyms Found for Trim

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All Definitions for Trim

Below are all the dictionary definitions of trim:

1To reduce slightly
2To cut
3Especially, to remove excess.
4To decorate or adorn
5Especially of a Christmas tree.
6To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
7To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast
8To adjust for sailing
9To assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
10To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
11To balance
12To fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
13To make trim
14To put in due order for any purpose
15To make right, neat, or pleasing
16To adjust.
17To dress
18To make smooth.
19To rebuke
20To reprove.
21To beat or thrash.
22To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).
23Decoration
24Especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
25A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
26Dress
27Gear
28Ornaments.
29The manner in which something is equipped or adorned
30Order
31Disposition.
32Features optionally available on a vehicle
33An established configuration of such features within a model (a trim level).
34The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
35The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.
36The female genitalia.
37Sexual intercourse with a woman.
38The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast
39The manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
40The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
41Any of the three cut edges of book pages, trimmed with a shear after binding.
42The horizontal position of an underwater water
43Physically fit.
44Slender, lean.
45Neat or smart in appearance.
46In good order
47Properly managed or maintained.
48With sails well trimmed.
49To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
50A surname.
51Acronym of trade-related investment measure.

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About antonyms for trim

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