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    Trimmer

    /ˈtrɪmər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A device or tool used for cutting or shaping something, particularly in gardening or hairdressing.
    He used a trimmer to tidy up the edges of the lawn.
    A person who trims, particularly in the context of hairdressing.
    The trimmer at the salon gave me the perfect haircut.
    A machine used for cutting materials to a specified length or size.
    The printer has a trimmer that sizes the paper to the correct dimensions.
    verb
    To cut something back to maintain its shape or to make it neat.
    I need to trimmer the bushes before they overgrow the garden path.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'trim' with the suffix '-er' indicating a person or thing that performs a specified action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hair trimmer:
    An electric or manual device used to shorten hair.
    weed trimmer:
    A tool used for cutting grass or weeds in hard-to-reach areas.
    line trimmer:
    A garden tool often used for edging and trimming grass.

    Related Words

    trim
    To cut away irregular or unwanted parts.
    cut
    To divide or sever something with a sharp tool.
    prune
    To cut back or remove dead or overgrown branches.

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is overly concerned with their appearance.
    He spends hours at the gym just to impress the trimmers.
    A term for someone who is neat and tidy.
    She's such a trimmer; everything in her house is perfectly organized.