Trim

TRIM

-adj.

1. neat and spruce in appearance

2. slim; slender

3. in good condition

-verb (mainly trans.)

4. to put in good order, especially by cutting or pruning

5. to shape and finish (timber)

6. to adorn or decorate

7. sometimes followed by “off’ or "away” . to cut so as to remove

8. to cut down to the desired size or shape

9. (dialect) to decorate

10. (nautical)

a. (also intr.) to adjust the balance of (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to maintain an even balance, by distribution of ballast, cargo, etc.

b. (also intra.) to adjust (a vessel's sails) to take advantage of the wind

c. to stow (cargo)

11.  to balance (an aircraft) before flight by adjusting the position of the load or in flight by the use of trim tabs, fuel transfer, etc.

12. (also intr.) to modify (one's opinions, etc.) to suit opposing factions or for expediency

13. (informal) to thrash or beat

14. (informal) to rebuke

15. (obsolete) to furnish or equip

-noun

16. a decoration or adornment

17. the upholstery and decorative facings, as on the door panels, of a car's interior

18. proper order or fitness; good shape

19. a haircut that neatens but does not alter the existing hairstyle

20 (nautical)

a. the general set and appearance of a vessel

b. the difference between the draught of a vessel at the bow and at the stern

c. the fitness of a vessel

d. the position of a vessel's sails relative to the wind

e. the relative buoyancy of a submarine

21. dress or equipment

22. (US) window-dressing

23. the attitude of an aircraft in flight when the pilot allows the main control surfaces to take up their own positions

24. (cinema) . a section of shot cut out during editing

25. material that is trimmed off

26. decorative mouldings, such as architraves, picture rails, etc.

I try and trim

The trimmings

But the clown

Remained, stuck,

And laughing