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1. The accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
   "he bought a Christmas tree and trimmings to decorate it";
   - fixings, accoutrements, trappings, paraphernalia

1. The act of adding decoration
   "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
    
2. A decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
   "the trimming on a hat";
   - trim, passementerie
    
3. Cutting down to the desired size or shape
   - trim, clipping

Type of: accessory, add-on, adornment, appurtenance, bolt-on, cut, cutting, cutting off, decoration, supplement

Encyclopedia: Trimmings