Rim Definition

rĭm
rimmed, rimming, rims
noun
rims
An edge, border, or margin, esp. of something circular; often, a raised or projecting edge or border.
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The upper edge of a steep slope; a cliff or brink.
The rim of a canyon.
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The outer, circular part of a wheel.
Webster's New World
The metal flange surrounding the wheel of an automotive vehicle, on which the tire is mounted.
Webster's New World
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verb
rimmed, rimming, rims
To put or form a rim on or around.
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To put around or along a rim.
To rim a margarita glass with salt.
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To roll around the rim of.
The golf ball rimmed the hole.
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Other Word Forms of Rim

Noun

Singular:
rim
Plural:
rims

Origin of Rim

  • Middle English from Old English rima

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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