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| 1. | [ noun ] the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object | |
| Related terms: | boundary round_shape | |
| 2. | [ verb ] run around the rim of | |
| Examples: | "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate" |
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| Related terms: | line beard | |
| 3. | [ verb ] furnish with a rim | |
| Examples: | "rim a hat" |
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| Related terms: | supply | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object | |
| Synonyms: | flange | |
| Related terms: | projection | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended | |
| Examples: | "the ball hit the rim and bounced off" |
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| Related terms: | hoop basketball | |
| 6. | [ verb ] roll around the rim of | |
| Examples: | "the ball rimmed the basket" |
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| Related terms: | roll | |
| 7. | [ noun ] the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached | |
| Related terms: | hoop felloe wheel | |
| 8. | [ noun ] the top edge of a vessel | |
| Synonyms: | brim lip | |
| Related terms: | edge vessel | |
| Similar spelling: |
rimy rimu rime rima Rini Rine Rina Rinne Riney Riina |
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