trimmer

• Décrit quelque chose de soigné, propre et bien en ordre ; s'utilise aussi pour une personne mince et en forme.

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.

   svelte et en forme

   • 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.

   Synonymesfitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Antonymeschubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

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

   bien ordonné, soigné

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

   Synonymesneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Antonymesdisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   d'apparence soignée

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

   Synonymescrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Antonymesdisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

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

   sobre, dépouillé

   • 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.

   Synonymesausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Antonymesbaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Nom désignant une personne ou un dispositif qui coupe, met en forme ou ajuste quelque chose, par exemple un ouvrier qui taille les arbres, une machine pour couper le bois, un condensateur variable pour le réglage fin, ou une poutre structurelle dans les charpentes.

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.

   outil ou personne pour tailler les végétaux

   • 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.

   Synonymesclipperpruner

2. Woodworking machineB2formal

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

   Dégauchisseuse-raboteuse

   • 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.

   Trimmer (composant électronique)

   • 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.

   Synonymespadder

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.

   Pièce de charpente recevant le chevêtre

   • 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.