trimmer

• Descreve algo arrumado, organizado e em bom estado; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa magra e em boa 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.

   Magro e em forma

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Antônimoschubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

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

   Arrumado e ordeiro

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

   Sinônimosneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Antônimosdisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   Arrumado

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

   Sinônimoscrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Antônimosdisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

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

   Sóbrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Antônimosbaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou dispositivo que corta, apara, dá forma ou ajusta algo, como um trabalhador que poda árvores, uma máquina de cortar madeira, um capacitor ajustável para sintonia fina ou uma viga estrutural em vigamentos de construção.

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.

   Ferramenta ou trabalhador de jardinagem

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclipperpruner

2. Woodworking machineB2formal

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

   Serra de esquadria

   • 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.

   Capacitor de ajuste

   • 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.

   Sinônimospadder

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.

   Viga de apoio

   • 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.