TRIG-MEAT. A western term for any kind of shell-fish picked up at low water.
TRIGON. See [Triangle].
TRIGONOMETRY. The science which deals with measuring triangles, or determining their unknown sides and angles, plane or spherical.
TRIM. The set of a ship on the water, whether by the head or the stern, or on an even keel. It is by the disposition of the ballast, cargo, masts, and other weight which she carries, that a vessel is best adapted for navigation. Also, the working or finishing of any piece of timber or plank to its proper shape or form.—In trim, is neat and regular.—To trim, is to arrange the sails so that they may receive the full advantage of the wind.
TRIM of the Hold. The arrangement of the cargo, &c., by which a vessel carries sail well, and becomes under control as well as sea-worthy.
TRIMMED. Sails properly set, and yards well braced after tacking.
TRIMMED SHARP. The arrangement of a ship's sails in a slant wind, so that she may keep as close as possible to the breeze.
TRIMMING A JACKET. Rope's-ending the wearer.
TRIMONIER. A corruption of timoneer, but formerly a rating on ships' books.
TRIM THE BOAT! The order to sit in the boat in such a manner as that she shall float upright. Also, to edge aft, so that her steerage becomes easier, and she does not ship heavy seas.