noun
- The act of adding decoration.
- usage: "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
- synonyms: trimming
- A decoration or adornment on a garment.
- usage: "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"
- synonyms: trimming, trim, passementerie
- Cutting down to the desired size or shape.
- The accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity. )
- usage: "an elaborate formal dinner with all the fixings"; "he bought a Christmas tree and trimmings to decorate it"
- synonyms: fixings
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