trim·mer

(trĭm′ər)

a. One that trims: a window trimmer.

b. A device or machine, such as a lumber trimmer, that is used for trimming.

2. One who changes one's opinions, especially in politics, to suit the needs of the moment.

3. Electronics A variable component used to make fine adjustments to capacity or resistance.

4. Architecture A beam across an opening, such as a hearth, into which the ends of joists can be fitted.

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trimmer

(ˈtrɪmə)

1. (Building) Also called: trimmer joist a beam in a floor or roof structure attached to truncated joists in order to leave an opening for a staircase, chimney, etc

2. (Forestry) a machine for trimming timber

3. (Electronics) electronics Also called: trimming capacitor a variable capacitor of small capacitance used for making fine adjustments, etc

4. a person who alters his or her opinions on the grounds of expediency

5. (Automotive Engineering) a person who fits out motor vehicles

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trim•mer¹

(ˈtrɪm ər)

n.

1. a person or thing that trims.

2. a person who has no firm position, opinion, or policy, adapting to a situation as circumstances may require, esp. in politics.

[1510–20]

trim•mer²

(ˈtrɪm ər)

adj.

comparative of trim.

trimmer

- One who sits on the fence or remains neutral about political issues.

See also related terms for sits.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	trimmer - a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs; "untouched by the pruner's axe" pruner worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
	2.	trimmer - a machine that trims timber machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
	3.	trimmer - capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments trimming capacitor capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser, capacitance - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
	4.	trimmer - joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc. trimmer joist joist - beam used to support floors or roofs

Translations

χορτοκοπτικό

decoratore rifilatrice taglierina

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He observed that the average homes were merely a little larger than his own--four, six, or eight rooms instead of one, made a little trimmer with neat porches and surrounded by well-cut lawns, instead of weeds.

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George Willard went one evening to walk with Belle Carpenter, a trimmer of women's hats who worked in a millinery shop kept by Mrs.

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Here was a market-town--very much like Treddleston--where the arms of the neighbouring lord of the manor were borne on the sign of the principal inn; then mere fields and hedges, their vicinity to a market-town carrying an agreeable suggestion of high rent, till the land began to assume a trimmer look, the woods were more frequent, and at length a white or red mansion looked down from a moderate eminence, or allowed him to be aware of its parapet and chimneys among the dense-looking masses of oaks and elms--masses reddened now with early buds.

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'Yes, he is, sir,' replied the fat clerk, turning his spectacle- glasses towards his principal, and his eyes towards Nicholas, 'but Mr Trimmers is with him.'

'I owe you a thousand thanks, Trimmers, ten thousand thanks.

'My brother Ned is a good fellow, and you're a good fellow too, Trimmers,' said the old man, shaking him by both hands with trembling eagerness.

I am very much obliged to Trimmers. Trimmers is one of the best friends we have.

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He saw the watch below of stokers and trimmers bobbing out of the forecastle doors like rabbits from a warren and making their way aft over the rusty deck to the mustering of the port doctor.

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Of the butchers and floorsmen, the beef-boners and trimmers, and all those who used knives, you could scarcely find a person who had the use of his thumb; time and time again the base of it had been slashed, till it was a mere lump of flesh against which the man pressed the knife to hold it.

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