trimmer

noun trim·mer \ ˈtri-mər \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Examples: trimmer in a Sentence

Definition of trimmer

1 a (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

Examples of trimmer in a Sentence

gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star
last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of

Recent Examples of trimmer from the Web

Long-distance hikers who are prepared to keep pack loads low would be better served by a trimmer, lighter backpack, like REI’s Flash 45.

— kelly bastone, Outside Online, "The Best Women’s Backpacking Packs," 13 July 2018
The trimmer combines a sleek, travel-ready design with a truly comfortable and effortless trim.

— reviewed staff, USA TODAY, "The 24 best Father's Day gifts of 2018," 8 June 2018
The trick to looking more Gosling than Dwight Schrute is absolutely nailing the fit: Keep it on the trimmer side, and consider giving the sleeves a quick roll or two.

— yang-yi goh, GQ, "Meet the Only Button-Down You Can Wear Every Day of the Week," 5 July 2018
At TrampoLean in Midtown Manhattan, one can cut a trimmer physique, and preserve their joints, during one of the studio’s 50-minute classes, which can also incorporate light hand weights, resistance bands, and dumbbells to increase intensity.

— lauren valenti, Vogue, "From Trampoline Classes to Jump Roping, 6 Throwback Workouts That Don’t Feel Like Exercise," 20 June 2018
In her early brow-free days, Vatel would remove them in the shower every three days with an eyebrow trimmer.

— devon abelman, Allure, "Women With No Eyebrows Explain Why Arches Aren't Necessary," 14 May 2018
Further investigation revealed that Gregorio had used Andres’ credit cards to purchase a lawn trimmer and new clothing, police said.

— jared gilmour, star-telegram, "Texas brothers inherited parents’ home. One evicted the other — and ended up dead.," 9 May 2018
Home Depot is slashing prices, between 10 to 40 percent, on Sun Joe lawn care gear, including push mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, tillers, and hedge trimmers (to name only a few).

— popmech editors, Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: Get Your Lawn Ready for Summer," 3 May 2018
Police in Sanford are seeking the public’s help finding a man suspected of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of beard trimmers from a Target store earlier this month.

— jeff weiner, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Cops seek clean-shaved suspect in beard trimmer heist at Sanford Target," 18 June 2018

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