trimning

Trimning is the act of removing material from a larger whole to achieve a desired shape, size, or function. The term appears in many contexts, from pruning plants to finishing fabric edges, or cleaning up data in a computer program. In general, trimming aims to improve form, safety, or efficiency.

In horticulture, trimming usually means pruning and shaping. Gardeners control size, encourage flowering, remove diseased wood, and train plants for balance. Techniques include selective pruning and removing suckers. Tools such as secateurs, loppers, and shears are common.

In textiles and clothing, trimming finishes edges, removes excess fabric, and adds decoration. It can involve cutting hems, shaping seam allowances, or attaching ribbons and piping.

In construction and interior design, trimming refers to mouldings and finish materials that cover joints or gaps, such as baseboards and window casings. It requires precise measurement and alignment for a neat transition.

In cooking, trimming removes fat, sinew, or uneven edges from meat and produce. Trimming improves texture and cooking performance and is a common step in recipes.

In computing, trim removes leading and trailing whitespace from strings. Functions named trim or strip clean data inputs, supporting consistent formatting.

Maritime trim refers to a vessel's balance along its length to optimize stability and performance.