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"Re-Trimming" is probably misspelled. Trying retiring instead Definition of retiring

1. retiring [ a ] moving toward a position farther from the front
Examples: "the receding glaciers of the last ice age" "retiring fogs revealed the rocky coastline"

Synonyms retiring receding Related Terms retreating

2. retiring [ a ] not blatant or overly aggressive in manner or appearance
Examples: "a retiring disposition"

Used in print:

(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)

Furthermore , Dr._Calderone says , a certain number of docile , retiring men always have been around .

Synonyms retiring unassertive Related Terms unobtrusive

3. retiring [ a ] not arrogant or presuming
Examples: "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work" "a shy retiring girl"

Synonyms unassuming retiring Related Terms modest

4. retiring [ a ] of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Examples: "a retiring member of the board"

Synonyms past retiring preceding Related Terms outgoing

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