Neat cut (4)
I believe the answer is:
trim
I believe this is a double definition.
'neat' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'cut' is the second definition.
(trim is a kind of cut)
(Other definitions for trim that I've seen before include "To change views expediently" , "Spick and span" , "Neat - pare" , "Edging material - in good order" , "Reduce slightly" .)