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The definition of trig is in good condition, neat or precise.

(adjective)

An example of something trig is a recently polished car.

Trig is defined as to make something clean or neat, or to prevent something from rolling.

(verb)

An example of trig is to polish a table.
An example of trig is to put a stone under a wheel to keep it from rolling forward.

Trig is short for trigonometry, or is defined as a wedge to prevent rolling.

(noun)

An example of trig is a high school mathematics class.
An example of a trig is a rock.

See trig in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

trim; neat; spruce
in good condition; strong; sound
prim; precise

Origin: ME trigg < ON tryggr, trusty, firm: for IE base see true

transitive verb trigged, trigging

Brit., Dialectal to make trig: often with out or up

transitive verb trigged, trigging

to prevent (a wheel, cask, etc.) from rolling by placing a wedge, stone, etc. under it
to prop or support

Origin: < ? Scand, as in Dan trykke, to press

noun

Dialectal a stone, wedge, etc. used in trigging

noun

trigonometry

trigonometric(al)

See trig in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Smart and trim, as in appearance; neat.
Being in good condition.

transitive verb trigged trigged, trig·ging, trigs

To make trim or neat, especially in dress.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, true

Origin: , from Old Norse tryggr, loyal, true; see deru- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

trigˈly adverb

trigˈness noun

transitive verb trigged trigged, trig·ging, trigs

To stop (a wheel) from rolling, as with a wedge.
To prop up; support.

noun

A wedge or other braking device.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps of Scandinavian origin

Origin: ; akin to Old Norse tryggr, firm; see trig¹

noun

Trigonometry.

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