trim

Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

“Paint the house white with blue trim.”

A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

“I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.”

Dress; gear; ornaments.

The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

“The car comes in three different trims.”

Sexual intercourse.

The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.

The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

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.

To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

To rebuke; to reprove.

To beat or thrash.

Physically fit.

“He goes jogging every day to keep in trim.”

Slender, lean.

“a trim figure”

Neat or smart in appearance.

“a trim lawn”

In good order; properly managed or maintained.

With sails well trimmed.