Hyphenation of trimming

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word trimming ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

trim-ming

Definitions of trimming :

1.
The act of adding decoration
The children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree
2.
A decoration or adornment on a garment
The trimming on a hat The trim on a shirt
3.
Cutting down to the desired size or shape
4.
Remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
Pare one's fingernails Trim the photograph Trim lumber
5.
Decorate, as with ornaments
Trim the christmas tree Trim a shop window
6.
Cut down on
Make a reduction in Reduce your daily fat intake The employer wants to cut back health benefits
7.
Balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
Trim an airplane
8.
Be in equilibrium during a flight
The airplane trimmed
9.
Decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
10.
Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Dress the plants in the garden
11.
Cut closely
Trim my beard
12.
Adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

Synonyms of trimming :

noun decoration
noun trim, passementerie, adornment
noun trim, clipping, cut, cutting, cutting off

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