The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TRIMS which also is the latest solution we found used in Crosswords Media in 2005.
Adjusts the sails crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRIMS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Adjusts the sails
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- trimmer
- adapter
- contrast
- grip
- gripping
- iris
- aliner
- pointer
- canvas
- close-hauled
- course
- det
Crossword Answer definitions
TRIMS noun- Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- Sexual intercourse.
- 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.
- The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
- 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.
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