(transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.

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(transitive, nautical, 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.

The captain made us trim the boat, and we got her to lie a little more evenly.

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

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The hermit trimmed his little fire.

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(transitive, carpentry, of timber) To dress; to make smooth.

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(transitive, dated) To rebuke; to reprove.

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(transitive, dated) To beat or thrash.

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(transitive, historical) To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.

The lamp, or candle, which lights the binnacle, is placed in the cabin, of course the expence of one light is saved, and all the inconveniences of blowing out in a squally night, and likewise the trouble of trimming the lamp, are avoided.

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(transitive, by extension) To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).

To trim an arc lamp, first remove the old carbons and carefully and thoroughly wipe the carbon rods, holders, &c. with a clean, dry rag. […] Having cleaned the rods, next wipe out the globe and get ready the fresh carbons.

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trims

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trimming

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trimmed

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trimmed

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