n. In wood-working, a large power-saw table for trimming lumber.n. One who or that which trims, in any sense of the word.n. One who adjusts as to poise or balance.n. One who finishes with trimming; one who decorates or embellishes: as, a coat-trimmer; a bonnet -trimmer.n. One who cuts, clips, prunes, or pares; specifically, in old use, a barber.n. A tool used for clipping, pruning, or paring: as, a nail-trimmer; a wick-trimmer; specifically, a knife or cutting-tool of various forms for trimming the edges of photographs previous to mounting them on cardboard; also, a form of paper-cutter used in bookbinding for trimming the edges of books.n. One who does not openly incline to either side in a contest between parties; hence, one who tries to curry favor with both or with all parties; a time-server.n. In architecture, a piece of timber inserted in a roof, floor, wooden partition, or the like to support the ends of any of the joists, rafters, etc. See cut under joist.n. One who chastises or reprimands; a sharp, severe person; a strict disciplinarian; also, that by which a reprimand or chastisement is administered; hence, in general, something decisive; a settler.