trim
noun
/tɹɪm/
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[t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm]
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- (nautical) 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.
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assiette,
compensateur
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- (uncountable, aviation, of, an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
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compensation
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trim
verb
/tɹɪm/
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[t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm]
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- (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
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compenser
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- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
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tailler
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