trin

/trɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small triangular piece of metal or other material used as a component in an instrument or machine.

“The engineer carefully fitted the trin into the mechanical device.”

2. verb

to trim or cut something, especially a hedge or a tree.

“She went out to trin the bushes in her front yard.”

3. verb

to reduce or cut something, especially costs or expenses.

“The company decided to trin its budget to stay profitable.”

Synonyms

  • component
  • piece

Antonyms

  • expand
  • increase