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trimmer

|trim-mer|

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/ˈtrɪmər/

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/ˈtrɪmə/

(trim)

neat and tidy

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Noun
trim	trimmers	trims	trims	trimmed	trimmed	trimming	trimmer	trimmings	trimness

Etymology

Etymology Information

'trimmer' originates from the English word 'trim,' which comes from the Old English 'trymman,' meaning 'to make firm or strong.'

Historical Evolution

'trymman' evolved into the Middle English 'trimmen,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'trim.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make firm or strong,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make neat or tidy.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device or tool used for trimming, especially for cutting small amounts off something to make it tidy or to shape it.

He used a trimmer to shape the hedge.

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Noun 2

a person who trims, especially one who cuts hair or shapes plants.

The trimmer did an excellent job on my hair.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45