Index of English words, starting with "tr"

(1) - Trimmer (n.) A beam, into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys, and the like. See Illust. of Header.
(2) - Trimmer (n.) An instrument with which trimming is done.
(3) - Trimmer (n.) One who does not adopt extreme opinions in politics, or the like; one who fluctuates between parties, so as to appear to favor each; a timeserver.
(4) - Trimmer (n.) One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

(1) - Trimming (n.) The act of reprimanding or chastisting; as, to give a boy a trimming.
(2) - Trimming (n.) That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the pluraltrimmings. --.
(3) - Trimming (n.) The act of one who trims.
(4) - Trimming () a. from Trim, v.
(5) - Trimming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Trim

(1) - Trimness (n.) The quality or state of being trim; orderliness; compactness; snugness; neatness.