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trimming
(trim|ming)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
noun
(usually
trimmings
)
1
small pieces trimmed off something:
hedge trimmings
2
decoration, especially for clothing:
a white romper suit with pink trimmings
[
mass noun
]
:
a party dress with lace trimming
(
the trimmings
)
informal
the traditional accompaniments to something, especially a meal:
roast turkey
with all the trimmings
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