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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• decrease gradually or bit by bit

• cut small bits or pare shavings from

• remove the skin from

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

31%6Trim or cut back
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

• wear off or die down

29%10Trim back or cut short
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