trim
verb
/tɹɪm/
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[t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm]
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- (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
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tagliare,
accorciare
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- (transitive, nautical, 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.
- (transitive) To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
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bordare,
orientare
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- (dated) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
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decorare
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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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assetto (nave-aereo),
orientamento
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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.
- (nautical) The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
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orientamento
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- (countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
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sforbiciata,
spuntata (capelli-barba-baffi)
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