English noun: trimmer |
1. | trimmer (person) a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs |
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| Samples | Untouched by the pruner's axe.
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| Synonyms | pruner |
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| Broader (hypernym) | worker |
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2. | trimmer (artifact) a machine that trims timber |
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| Broader (hypernym) | machine |
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3. | trimmer (artifact) capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments |
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| Synonyms | trimming capacitor |
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| Broader (hypernym) | capacitance, capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser |
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4. | trimmer (artifact) joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc. |
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| Synonyms | trimmer joist |
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| Broader (hypernym) | joist |
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