trim
trim
cut to neaten shape
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trim with Russian translation
trim usage examples
Я подрезаю базилик каждую неделю.
I trim the basil every week.
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trim belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
trim synonyms
What's the difference between trim / prune / clip / snip / cut / shear
cut to neaten shape; general term for making tidy
Trim the hedge to keep it neat.
Подрежьте живую изгородь, чтобы она выглядела аккуратно.
cut branches to improve plant health or shape; often removal of dead or excess growth
In spring, prune the apple tree to encourage fruiting.
Весной подрежьте яблоню, чтобы стимулировать плодоношение.
cut small amounts off to tidy; often with clippers or small shears
Clip the edges of the lawn every week.
Подстригавайте края газона каждую неделю.
cut small pieces quickly with scissors or shears; precise, small cuts
Snip off the dead leaves with scissors.
Срежьте мёртвые листья ножницами.
general verb meaning to divide or remove with a sharp tool; less specific to neatness
Cut the stems to the desired length.
Обрежьте стебли до нужной длины.
to cut with shears, often used for sheep or to trim hedges very evenly; implies larger-scale or even cutting
Shear the box hedges once a year for a formal look.
Стригите живую изгородь раз в год для формального вида.
cut off large branches, often heavy pruning; implies removing big pieces
Lop the broken branch off the oak tree.
Обрежьте сломавшуюся ветвь дуба.
give a plant a particular form; may involve trimming but focuses on form rather than simple tidying
Shape the young hedge while it's still soft.
Формируйте молодую изгородь, пока она ещё мягкая.
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How to pronounce trim and what this word means
trim translation: подрезать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce trim
/ˈtrɪm/
trim translation
подрезать
trim examples
I trim the basil every week.
trim transcription
/ˈtrɪm/, /ˈtrɪm/
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Questions about this word
trim meaning: what does it mean?
cut to neaten shape
trim pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
trim is pronounced as /ˈtrɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
trim definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I trim the basil every week. Translation: Я подрезаю базилик каждую неделю.
Is trim part of Plant Care vocabulary?
Yes, trim (подрезать) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is trim part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, trim (подрезать) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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