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: a beam that receives the end of a header in floor framing
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: a person who modifies a policy, position, or opinion especially out of expediency
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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 on the Web
The couple's daughter Avri and son Exton can be seen in the video mischievously running a hair trimmer over their dad’s head.
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Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Depending on the model of your nose hair trimmer, frequency of use, and the maintenance of the blades, a nose hair trimmer can last from several months to up to three years.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is also using electric trail and ground maintenance equipment, like mowers, trimmers and chainsaws.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Getting hair at the root eliminates uncomfortable and unsightly stubble from razors and trimmers, leaving you with the ultimate feeling of confidence and power.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Vibrations, such as from a lawn mower or hedge trimmer, can set them off.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
The Nano is also a trimmer fit, perfect for layering under shell jackets.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024
There are 16 compatible lawn tool attachments that are sold separately, but can easily turn your pole saw into a trimmer, blower, and hedge trimmer—saving you money in the long run.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023
This versatile electric razor includes a precision trimmer and a close-shave foil head, plus adjustable guards for customized hair lengths.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Depending on the model of your nose hair trimmer, frequency of use, and the maintenance of the blades, a nose hair trimmer can last from several months to up to three years.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is also using electric trail and ground maintenance equipment, like mowers, trimmers and chainsaws.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Getting hair at the root eliminates uncomfortable and unsightly stubble from razors and trimmers, leaving you with the ultimate feeling of confidence and power.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Vibrations, such as from a lawn mower or hedge trimmer, can set them off.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
The Nano is also a trimmer fit, perfect for layering under shell jackets.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024
There are 16 compatible lawn tool attachments that are sold separately, but can easily turn your pole saw into a trimmer, blower, and hedge trimmer—saving you money in the long run.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023
This versatile electric razor includes a precision trimmer and a close-shave foil head, plus adjustable guards for customized hair lengths.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trimmer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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