Adjusting Balance With Extra Decoration Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "TRIMMING" which means:

noun
• • The act of adding decoration
• • A decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
• • Cutting down to the desired size or shape
verb
• • To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
• • To decorate or adorn; especially of a christmas tree.
• • (of an aircraft) to adjust pitch using trim tabs.
• • (of a vessel) 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.
• • (of a vessel's sails) to modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
• • To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
• • To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
• • (of timber) to dress; to make smooth.
• • To rebuke; to reprove.
• • To beat or thrash.

An example sentence would be:

• • "She did a great job on the trimming of the hedges in the garden."
• • "The barber specializes in beard trimming and shaping."

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