make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts

trim the grass using a sharp mower

decorate (something), typically with contrasting items or pieces of material

a pair of black leather gloves trimmed with fake fur

adjust (a sail) to take advantage of the wind

her jobs include trimming the spinnaker and dealing with the yacht's plumbing

get the better of (someone), typically by cheating them out of money

rebuke (someone) angrily

neat and smart in appearance; in good order

his face was freshly shaved, his clothes neat and trim

a trim little villa