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trimmer

UK
/ˈtrɪmə/
US
/ˈtrɪmɚ/

Translations

trimmernoun
trimmers
pl
UK
/ˈtrɪmə/
US
/ˈtrɪmɚ/
opportunistePersonne qui adapte ses opinions ou son comportement par intérêt.
He was known as a political trimmer, always shifting his stance to align with the popular opinion.
On le disait opportuniste en politique, changeant sans cesse de position pour suivre l’opinion dominante.
He used a trimmer to shape the hedges in his garden.
Il a utilisé une tondeuse pour tailler les haies de son jardin.
The trimmer at the salon gave me a great haircut.
Le coiffeur du salon m’a fait une très belle coupe de cheveux.
Additional translations
soutierTerme maritime, surtout sur les navires à charbon.
Synonyms
edger
cutter
pruner
clipper
shaper
trimmeradjective
trimmer
Comp.
UK
/ˈtrɪmə/
US
/ˈtrɪmər/
Used both as the comparative of the adjective "trim" (e.g. "She is trimmer now") and as an attributive noun functioning adjectivally (e.g. "trimmer head").
plus mince
After months of training, he looked noticeably trimmer.
Après des mois d’entraînement, il paraissait nettement plus mince.
Synonyms
neater
tidier
slimmer
sleeker
more slender
more compact
more streamlined
well-groomed
trimmed-down
trimadjective

trimmer

Comp.

trimmer
Comp.
trimmest
Super.
UK
/trɪm/
US
/trɪm/
She wore a trim suit that made her look very professional.
Elle portait un costume soigné qui la rendait très professionnelle.
sveltePour une silhouette mince et en bonne forme.
He maintained a trim figure by exercising regularly.
Il gardait une silhouette svelte en faisant de l'exercice régulièrement.
Additional translations
en formeMet l'accent sur la bonne condition physique.
élégantSurtout pour une apparence nette et raffinée.
Synonyms
lean
sleek
spruce
smart
tidy
neat
well-built
athletic
fit
svelte
slender
slim

Definitions

trimmernoun
A device or tool used for cutting or trimming, especially one used for cutting grass, hedges, or hair.
He used a trimmer to shape the hedges in his garden.
A person who trims, especially one who cuts and shapes hair.
The trimmer at the salon gave me a great haircut.
A person who changes their opinions or behavior to suit different situations or to gain favor.
He was known as a political trimmer, always shifting his stance to align with the popular opinion.
A worker on a ship, especially a coal-fired vessel, who distributes and levels the cargo or fuel to keep the vessel properly trimmed.
The trimmer toiled in the hold, shovelling coal to balance the ship.
trimmeradjective
Comparative form of the adjective “trim”: more slim, neat, or well-kept.
After months of training, he looked noticeably trimmer.
trimadjective
Neat and smart in appearance.
She wore a trim suit that made her look very professional.
In good physical condition; fit and slim.
He maintained a trim figure by exercising regularly.
Having a tidy or well-kept appearance.
The garden was trim, with neatly clipped hedges and well-maintained flower beds.
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