permit vs trim

noun

verb

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
To allow for, to make something possible.
To allow, to admit (of).
To grant formal authorization for (something).
To attempt to obtain or succeed in obtaining formal authorization for (something).
To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

noun

The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
Dress; gear; ornaments.
The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.
The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
Sexual intercourse.
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.

adj

verb

To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.
To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
To dress; to make smooth.
To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).

adv