trimming
/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/ nom B2En français : coupe, garniture, passementerie
- The act or process of someone who trims.
- An instance of that act or process. · I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.
- Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak. · He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.
- An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
- An accessory or accompaniment.
- A reprimand or chastising. · to give a boy a trimming
Pluriel trimmings
Dans la bibliothèque
Sophia Sloane offered to teach her a perfectly elegant new pattern of knit lace, so nice for trimming aprons.
Observing his second daughter employed in trimming a hat, he suddenly addressed her with,--
My eyes have been trained to examine faces and not their trimmings.
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