Trim \Trim\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Trimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Trimming.]

[OE. trimen, trumen, AS. trymian, trymman, to prepare, dispose, make strong, fr. trum firm, strong; of uncertain origin.]

1. To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

The hermit trimmed his little fire. --Goldsmith.

2. To dress; to decorate; to adorn; to invest; to embellish; as, to trim a hat.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Trimming \Trim"ming\, a. from Trim, v.

The Whigs are, essentially, an inefficient, trimming, halfway sort of a party. --Jeffrey.

Trimming joist (Arch.), a joist into which timber trimmers are framed; a header. See Header. --Knight.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Trimming \Trim"ming\, n.

1. The act of one who trims.

2. That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the plural

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)