Trimmer - Definition

trimmer

n 1: a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs;
"untouched by the pruner's axe" [syn: pruner, trimmer]
2: a machine that trims timber
3: capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine
adjustments [syn: trimmer, trimming capacitor]
4: 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. [syn: trimmer, trimmer joist]

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