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

Frame.

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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

Rim Sentence Examples

  • He studied her for a moment over the rim of his cup.

  • He frowned at her over the rim of his thick glasses.

  • Above the rim of the pitcher is a broad flattened lid, which is also a laminar development.

  • The road which ascended to the temple from the rim of the lake is still well preserved.

  • It is upon the line of the rim of the inner crater of the great volcano, while Tusculum and Algidus Mons mark the edge of the earlier outer crater, which was about 7 m.

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Words Starting With

RRIRIM

Words Ending With

MIMRIM

Unscrambles

rim

Words Starting With R and Ending With M

Starts With R & Ends With MStarts With RI & Ends With MStarts With R & Ends With IM

Word Length

3 Letter Words3 Letter Words Starting With R3 Letter Words Ending With M