rim

noun

\ ˈrim

Definition of rim

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : brink

b : the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something

2a : the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes

b : a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached

3 : frame sense 4c(1)

rim

verb

rimmed; rimming

Definition of rim (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to run around the rim of putts that rim the cup

2 : to serve as a rim for : border cliffs rimming the camp

intransitive verb

: to form or show a rim

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Examples of rim in a Sentence

Noun

There were chips on the rim of the plate. the rim of the volcano He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.

Verb

She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner. a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Vehicle theft 8900 block of Springtree Lake Drive in Sunrise, June 15, 5:43 a.m. Someone stole the stock tires and rims off a 2018 white Toyota Camry. — Dan White, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Plantation, Sunrise area crime reports," 12 July 2018 Tillman, a sophomore, drained one from beyond the NBA arc while unguarded, and rattled in another that hit the front rim and dropped through the net with a shooter’s touch. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Can Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, Nick Ward stay on floor together?," 12 July 2018 Shooting range would significantly change how defenders must guard him, opening up the rim more. — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, "Hornets takeaways from Vegas on a trimmer Miles Bridges, a savvy Devonte Graham, more," 10 July 2018 It is described as having a lift kit, 20-inch black and silver rims, no cap and a loud muffler, police said. — Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stranger entices girls in mid-day on Greenfield Avenue West Allis police looking for him," 10 July 2018 The Sixers also spoke to him finding way to get the rim for alley-oops if the play is there. — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, "Patience remains key in Sixers' guard Zhaire Smith's growth," 7 July 2018 Interestingly, Trek will continue to make a rim-brake version of the frame. — Fortune, "Want a Bike Fit for the Tour de France? It Will Cost You About $12,000," 6 July 2018 The rim of the glass is coated in a house spice mix of the Old Bay variety, a nice finishing touch. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Oskar's fills a food void in Louisville we didn't know we had | Review," 4 July 2018 The lowriders here sport incredibly beautiful rims that stand out and add character but do nothing to improve performance. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "5 Bucket-List Upgrades to Make a Killer Overland Truck," 2 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

In a nook towards the back wall sits a white bathtub rimmed with black tile. — Louisville Courier Journal, The Courier-Journal, "Blast from the past: This Glenmary home is a collector's paradise," 28 June 2018 Mickelson's 18-foot birdie putt rimmed around the edge of the cup, and Thomas missed his par from just inside 10 feet. — Doug Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, "Phil Mickelson ends longest drought with playoff win in Mexico," 4 Mar. 2018 All-Star DeMar DeRozan added 23 points and Serge Ibaka had 16 after a potential tying 3-pointer rimmed out late. — USA TODAY, "Beal scores 25 in 2nd half as Wizards beat Raptors," 1 Feb. 2018 An 11-0 run that included Keita Bates-Diop throwing the ball over the scorer's table for a turnover and a Jackson 3 that rimmed out gave the Bulldogs the lead for good, and sent them to their fourth-straight Sweet 16. — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, "Ohio State basketball season ends with 90-84 loss to Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament second round," 18 Mar. 2018 The stretch of water along the Lake Athens shoreline looked pretty much like just about any other rimming the 1,500-acre reservoir near the East Texas town for which it was named. — Shannon Tompkins Staff Writer, San Antonio Express-News, "June spawn signals peak in Texas sunfish action," 7 June 2018 Place the remaining 1/2 cup of panko in a shallow bowl or rimmed plate. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "Forget the toast, try avocado atop these crab cakes.," 5 June 2018 The game-winner dropped through with red lights rimming the backboard to signal the game's end. — Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers 2018: James' 44-point, last-shot masterpiece wins Game 5: Bill Livingston (photos)," 26 Apr. 2018 Drinks: Options include a bloody maria made with tequila or mezcal, rimmed with Tajin and garnished with Cotija and chorizo ($9) or a Ron Swanson with scotch, salt and pepper rim and bacon garnish ($10). — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, "15 new Chicago brunches for fall," 5 Oct. 2017

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