Trimming
/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Trimming
verb
- To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
- To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
- (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- (of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
noun
- The act of someone who trims.
"I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges."
- Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
"He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."
- An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
- An accessory or accompaniment.
"Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"
- A reprimand or chastising.
"to give a boy a trimming"
Anagrams of Trimming
Letter Values
t1
r1
i1
m3
m3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Trimming
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Trimming"
Trimming is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Trimming" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "trimming" is a medium-scoring word.