trim vs equilibrate

equilibrate vs trim

trim is a noun but equilibrate is not a noun.

trim is an adjective but equilibrate is not an adjective.

trim and equilibrate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
trim	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
equilibrate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, equilibrate is a hypernym of trim; that is, equilibrate is a word with a broader meaning than trim:

trim: balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
equilibrate: bring into balance or equilibrium

Other hypernyms of trim include balance, equilibrise, equilibrize.

trim (noun)	equilibrate (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance

trim (adjective)	equilibrate (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)	equilibrate (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used	bring into balance or equilibrium
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
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 trim and equilibrate

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