streamline vs trim

noun

On a weather chart, a line that is tangent to the flow of the wind.
A line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid; equivalent to the path of a specific particle in that flow.

verb

To design and construct the contours of a vehicle etc. so as to offer the least resistance to its flow through a fluid.
To simplify or organize a process in order to increase its efficiency.
To modernise.

noun

The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
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.
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
Sexual intercourse.
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
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.

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

adj