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Is trim a Scrabble word?

Yes, trim is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 6 points in Scrabble.

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  • Wordle No
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What is the meaning of trim?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.Examples: "He trimmed his beard before the interview."; "The hedge needs to be trimmed."; "Place the screen material in the frame, secure it in place, and trim the edges."transitive

2. (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.Examples: "They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."; "A rotten building newly trimmed over."; "I was trimmed in Madam Julia's gown."transitive

3. (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.transitive

4. (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.Examples: "The captain made us trim the boat, and we got her to lie a little more evenly."transitive

5. (transitive, nautical, 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.transitive

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

noun (English)

1. (uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.Examples: "Paint the house white with blue trim."uncountable

2. (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.Examples: "I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."countable

3. (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.Examples: "to be in good trim"; "The measure and whole trim of comeliness"; "In addition to the numerous traction aspects of the unit's restoration, the team had to create a trim shop in the depot to re-upholster hundreds of seat components."countable

4. (countable) The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.Examples: "Holonyms: make; model"; "Near-synonym: submodel"; "This model of car comes in three different trims."countableespeciallyuncountable

5. (uncountable, aviation, of an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.uncountable

6. (uncountable, aviation, by extension) The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.broadlyuncountable

adv (English)

1. (nautical) In good order; properly managed or maintained.not-comparable

2. (nautical) With sails well trimmed.not-comparable

noun (English)

1. (law) Acronym of trade-related investment measure.abbreviationacronymalt-of

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "trim"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "trim"?

Scrabble
6 points
T1
R1
I1
M3
Words With Friends
7 points
T1
R1
I1
M4

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