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• Bezeichnet etwas, das ordentlich, sauber und in gutem Zustand ist; außerdem beschreibt es eine schlanke und durchtrainierte Person.

Describes something that is neat, smart, and in good order; also used to describe a person who is slim and fit.

1. Thin and fitB1formal

   Having a slim, healthy, and athletic body shape.

   Schlank und fit

   • She keeps herself trim by exercising daily.
   • He has a trim figure from years of swimming.
   • The athlete maintained a trim physique throughout the season.

   Synonymefitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Antonymechubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

   Characterized by order, neatness, and freedom from disorder, especially for places.

   Ordentlich und gepflegt

   • The garden was kept trim and tidy.
   • Her desk is always trim and organized.
   • They maintain a trim and well-kept house.

   Synonymeneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Antonymedisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   Gepflegt

   • He looked trim in his new suit.
   • The soldiers stood trim and upright in their uniforms.
   • She always appears trim and polished at work.

   Synonymecrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Antonymedisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

   Having a clean, simple, and unadorned design or line.

   Schlicht

   • The building has a trim, modern architectural style.
   • Her dress was trim and elegant, with no unnecessary details.
   • The interior design is trim and minimalist.

   Synonymeausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Antonymebaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder ein Gerät bezeichnet, die/das etwas schneidet, in Form bringt oder reguliert, z. B. einen Arbeiter, der Bäume beschneidet, eine Maschine zum Zuschneiden von Holz, einen einstellbaren Kondensator zur Feinabstimmung oder einen Konstruktionsträger im Gebäudebau.

A noun referring to a person or device that cuts, shapes, or adjusts something, such as a worker who trims trees, a machine for trimming timber, an adjustable capacitor for fine-tuning, or a structural joist in building frameworks.

1. Gardening tool or workerB1formal

   A person or tool used to cut away unwanted parts of plants, trees, or shrubs to maintain their shape and health.

   Gartengerät oder Gartenarbeiter

   • The gardener used a trimmer to shape the hedges.
   • A professional tree trimmer was hired to prune the old oak.
   • She bought an electric trimmer for her garden.

   Synonymeclipperpruner

2. Woodworking machineB2formal

   A machine used in carpentry or woodworking to cut or shape timber to the desired size or finish.

   Zuschneidemaschine

   • The factory installed a new trimmer to process the lumber.
   • He operated the trimmer to cut the boards to length.
   • The trimmer made precise cuts on the wooden planks.

3. Electronic componentC1formaltechnical

   A small variable capacitor used for fine-tuning circuits, such as in radios or other electronic devices.

   Trimmerkondensator

   • The technician adjusted the trimmer to improve the radio signal.
   • A trimmer capacitor is essential for precise frequency calibration.
   • He replaced the faulty trimmer in the circuit board.

   Synonymepadder

4. Construction elementC2formaltechnical

   A joist or beam in a building frame that supports the end of a header, creating an opening for features like stairs or chimneys.

   Wechselbalken

   • The carpenter installed a trimmer to support the staircase opening.
   • The roof framing required a trimmer for the chimney.
   • The trimmer joist was carefully measured and secured.