What is a trimmer?

The word "trimmer" came to us from Englishlanguage, which is used as an integral part for the formation of words associated with mechanisms for pruning something. For example, string trimmer is a lawn mower. How much has the meaning of this word changed in Russian? What is a trimmer and in what areas is it used?

The use of the term "trimmer"

1. Trimmer is called a portable lawn mower,which is equipped with its own engine and is used for garden work. Trimmers differ in their capabilities and power. There are those that will help just smoothly mow the lawn, and there are those that make fancy drawings on the lawn. Learn more about this from the article: Trimmer: how to choose.
2. In aircraft building, a trimmer is a part located on the tail of the aircraft and participating in its management. In this case, the trimmer "cuts" the airspace.
3. In shipbuilding, the trimmer is the part of the keel that also participates in the steering of the ship. In this example, the trimmer "cuts" the water column.
4. In the production of trimers, many machines and mechanisms are called, the work of which is to cut or cut something.
5. Also a trimmer is a special machine,intended for a hairstyle. It can be used in salons and hairdressing salons. There are special trimmers for shearing wool, for example, in sheep. And there are trimmers for cutting eyebrows.

As you can see, the application of this word is very extensive, but in general the values ​​are similar to each other.