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trimmer Definition

trim·mer (trimər)

noun

  1. a person, thing, machine, etc. that trims
  2. a beam in a floor frame that receives the ends of headers, as around a stairwell

trimmer Synonyms

trimmer

n.

temporizer, deceiver, sycophant; see opportunist.

trimmer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • power: Have both hands free to handle powered hedge trimmers, cutters or shears.
  • use: Attempts to keep up using old style trimmers can lead to bottle instability, says BMC.
  • hedge: He used shears for the top, to get it good and level, and hedge trimmers for the sides.
  • have: The risers of the Kinetik have trimmers, allowing the pilot to vary the speed, primarily in two positions.
  • include: This includes hedge trimmers, lawn mower etc. and is all in extremely good order.

Adjective modifier

  • hedge: You know of the features on the £ 400 plus ' pro ' hedge trimmers, which would certainly do the job.
  • electric: The Vario electric hedge trimmers - comfortable work, you can adjust the handles to suit where you are working.
  • cordless: We do have dishwashers and fax machines, gardens and cordless hedge trimmers.

Noun used with modifier

  • hedge: Electric Hedge Trimmers Electric hedge trimmers are the most common type of hedge cutter for small, domestic areas.
  • paper: Discount business machines including paper trimmers, desktop and electronic paper guillotines.
  • coal: The photograph on the left shows a group of coal trimmers at Methil docks.
  • foot: Other groups offering veterinary services, such as bovine foot trimmers and equine physiotherapists, could also potentially be regulated under a single structure.
  • nail: Put off the use of sharp instruments such as tools, nail trimmers, razors or knives.
  • grass: Buyers Guide to Strimmers and Brushcutters This section is broken down into three categories - grass trimmers, strimmers and brushcutters.

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