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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 |