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Strip vs Trim - What's the difference?

strip | trim | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between strip and trim

is that strip is to milk a cow, especially by stroking and compressing the teats to draw out the last of the milk while trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a Christmas tree.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Trim vs Snipping - What's the difference?

trim | snipping | Related terms |

Trim is a related term of snipping.


As verbs the difference between trim and snipping

is that trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part while snipping is .

As nouns the difference between trim and snipping

is that trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders while snipping is the act by which something is snipped or cut.

As an adjective trim

is physically fit.

As an adverb trim

is (nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Sashes vs Trim - What's the difference?

sashes | trim |


As nouns the difference between sashes and trim

is that sashes is plural of lang=en while trim is decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As a verb trim is

to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'. The adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Shear vs Trim - What's the difference?

shear | trim |


As verbs the difference between shear and trim

is that shear is to cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears while trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'. The adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

As nouns the difference between shear and trim

is that shear is a cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger while trim is decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As adjectives the difference between shear and trim

is that shear is misspelling of lang=en while trim is physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Accessory vs Trim - What's the difference?

accessory | trim | Related terms |

Accessory is a related term of trim.


As adjectives the difference between accessory and trim

is that accessory is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music while trim is physically fit.

As nouns the difference between accessory and trim

is that accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment while trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As a verb trim is

to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

As an adverb trim is

(nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Trim vs Cutting - What's the difference?

trim | cutting | Related terms |

Trim is a related term of cutting.


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between trim and cutting

is that trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders while cutting is (uncountable) self-harm; the act of cutting one's own skin.

In countable|lang=en terms the difference between trim and cutting

is that trim is (countable) the manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition while cutting is (countable) a narrow passage, dug for a road, railway or canal to go through.

As verbs the difference between trim and cutting

is that trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part while cutting is .

As nouns the difference between trim and cutting

is that trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders while cutting is (countable|uncountable) the action of the verb to cut .

As adjectives the difference between trim and cutting

is that trim is physically fit while cutting is (not comparable) that is used for cutting.

As an adverb trim

is (nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Trim vs Paring - What's the difference?

trim | paring | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between trim and paring

is that trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'. The adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part while paring is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between trim and paring

is that trim is decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders while paring is a fragment or shaving that has been pared.

As an adjective trim

is physically fit.

As an adverb trim

is in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Trim vs Befringe - What's the difference?

trim | befringe | Related terms |

Trim is a related term of befringe.


As verbs the difference between trim and befringe

is that trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part while befringe is to furnish or adorn with a fringe.

As a noun trim

is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As an adjective trim

is physically fit.

As an adverb trim

is (nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Border vs Trim - What's the difference?

border | trim | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between border and trim

is that border is to lie on, or adjacent to a border while trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a Christmas tree.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Skin vs Trim - What's the difference?

skin | trim | Related terms |


In uncountable terms the difference between skin and trim

is that skin is the outer protective layer of the fruit of a plant while trim is decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

In countable terms the difference between skin and trim

is that skin is a congealed layer on the surface of a liquid while trim is the manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

In lang=en terms the difference between skin and trim

is that skin is bare flesh, particularly bare breasts while trim is to rebuke; to reprove; also, to beat.

In nautical terms the difference between skin and trim

is that skin is the covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing while trim is with sails well trimmed.

In transitive terms the difference between skin and trim

is that skin is to cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially while trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a Christmas tree.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

in good order, properly managed or maintained.

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