purposelytrimming
verb (present participle)UK /ˈpɜːpəsli ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsli ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
Cutting something a little on purpose to make it neat.
She is purposely trimming the hedge into a round shape.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. On purpose making something smaller or shorter.
He is purposely trimming his essay to fit one page.
3. Deliberately reducing extra parts to improve something.
The coach is purposely trimming the team to the best players.
4. Intentionally decorating the edges of something.
They are purposely trimming the cake with little stars.