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trimmer

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1. trimmer - Noun

2. trimmer - Adjective

Derived from trim

3. Trimmer - Proper noun

Meaning

One who does not adopt extreme opinions in politics, or the like; one who fluctuates between parties, so as to appear to favor each; a timeserver.

An instrument with which trimming is done.

A beam, into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys, and the like. See Illust. of Header.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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What do you think it is?" "It could be anything from a lawn trimmer to a bomb, for all I know." "I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to me? Rachel Caine

A Whig is properly what is called a Trimmer --that is, a coward to both sides of the question, who dare not be a knave nor an honest man, but is a sort of whiffling, shuffling, cunning, silly, contemptible, unmeaning negation of the two. William Hazlitt

For example, at its marksmanship clinics, Project Appleseed requires that a range safety officer (RSO) uses a weed trimmer line to check each rifle's bore for obstructions prior to its first use for the day. Source: Internet

Get a razor with a "trimmer" blade on it to get accurately close. Source: Internet

Enter this Flymo grass trimmer, with its interchangeable powerhead and soft grip handles, the brand claims it’s easy to maneuver. Source: Internet

The cordless trimmer maneuvers easily during grooming, with safety features on the blades to prevent any accidental cuts. Source: Internet

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