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clip vs trim

trim vs clip

clip and trim both are nouns.

clip is not an adjective while trim is an adjective.

clip and trim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clip Yes No Yes No
trim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, clip and trim are synonyms defined as:
  • clip and trim: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Other synonyms of clip include crop, cut back, dress, lop, prune, snip.
clip (noun) trim (noun)
the act of clipping or snipping cutting down to the desired size or shape
a sharp slanting blow a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together a state of arrangement or appearance
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
an instance or single occasion for some event
clip (adjective) trim (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
clip (verb) trim (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent cut down on; make a reduction in
attach with a clip adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
sever or remove by pinching or snipping cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
run at a moderately swift pace remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
Difference between clip and trim

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