trimming

(noun) the act of adding decoration. Example: "The children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree."

(noun) a decoration or adornment on a garment. Synonyms: trim, passementerie. Examples: "The trimming on a hat." "The trim on a shirt."

(noun) cutting down to the desired size or shape. Synonyms: trim, clipping.

(verb) remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. Synonyms: pare, trim. Examples: "Pare one's fingernails." "Trim the photograph." "Trim lumber."

(verb) decorate, as with ornaments. Synonyms: trim. Examples: "Trim the christmas tree." "Trim a shop window."

(verb) cut down on; make a reduction in. Synonyms: reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down. Examples: "Reduce your daily fat intake." "The employer wants to cut back health benefits."

(verb) balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. Synonyms: trim. Example: "Trim an airplane."

(verb) be in equilibrium during a flight. Synonyms: trim. Example: "The airplane trimmed."

(verb) decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. Synonyms: trim, garnish, dress.

(verb) cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. Synonyms: snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back. Example: "Dress the plants in the garden."

(verb) cut closely. Synonyms: shave, trim. Example: "Trim my beard."

(verb) adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. Synonyms: trim.