1. (n.) One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

2. (n.) One who does not adopt extreme opinions in politics, or the like; one who fluctuates between parties, so as to appear to favor each; a timeserver.

3. (n.) An instrument with which trimming is done.

4. (n.) A beam, into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys, and the like.

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