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trim vs clip

clip vs trim

trim and clip both are nouns.

trim is an adjective but clip is not an adjective.

trim and clip both are verbs.

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

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