trimmer

• Describe algo ordenado, pulcro y en buen estado; también se usa para una persona delgada y en forma.

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.

   En forma y delgado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Antónimoschubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

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

   Ordenado y pulcro

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

   Sinónimosneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Antónimosdisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   Aseado y elegante en apariencia

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

   Sinónimoscrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Antónimosdisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

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

   Sobrio, de líneas simples

   • 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.

   Sinónimosausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Antónimosbaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o dispositivo que recorta, da forma o ajusta algo, como un trabajador que poda árboles, una máquina para recortar madera, un condensador ajustable para sintonización fina o una viga estructural en armazones de edificios.

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.

   Podadora / recortadora (de plantas)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclipperpruner

2. Woodworking machineB2formal

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

   Recortadora de madera

   • 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.

   Trimador capacitivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimospadder

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.

   Pieza de refuerzo en un vano

   • 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.