Definition of trimmer
1a(1)
: one that trims articles
(2)
: one that stows coal or freight on a ship so as to distribute the weight properly
b
: an instrument or machine with which trimming is done
c
: a circuit element (such as a capacitor) used to tune a circuit to a desired frequency
2
: a beam that receives the end of a header in floor framing
3
: a person who modifies a policy, position, or opinion especially out of expediency
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The first known use of trimmer was in 1555
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