Associations to the word «Trimmer»

TRIMMER, adjective. Comparative form of trim: more trim

TRIMMER, noun. One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

TRIMMER, noun. A device used to trim.

TRIMMER, noun. (nautical) A member of the crew who trims the sails.

TRIMMER, noun. Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest.

TRIMMER, noun. (architecture) 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.

TRIMMER, noun. A device for storing coal in gradually increasing piles made by building up at the point of the cone or top of the prism.

TRIMMER, noun. A worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs; "untouched by the pruner's axe".

TRIMMER, noun. A machine that trims timber.

TRIMMER, noun. Capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments.

TRIMMER, noun. Joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc..