trim
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When trim helps
Base Score
1
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
4
I M R T
Two-Letter Start
TR
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
IM
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- 4 letters
- 4 unique letters
- TR start
- IM ending
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- trim is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 4 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include i, m, r, t plus any remaining hive letters.
- The IM ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the TR start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
noun
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
"Paint the house white with blue trim."
noun
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
"I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."
noun
Dress; gear; ornaments.
noun
The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
"The car comes in three different trims."
noun
Sexual intercourse.
noun
The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
noun
The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
verb
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
verb
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
verb
(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
verb
(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.
verb
(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.
verb
To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
verb
To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
verb
(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
verb
To rebuke; to reprove.
verb
To beat or thrash.
adjective
Physically fit.
"He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."
adjective
Slender, lean.
"a trim figure"
adjective
Neat or smart in appearance.
"a trim lawn"
adverb
In good order; properly managed or maintained.
adverb
With sails well trimmed.