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Definition of rim
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Examples of rim in a Sentence
There were chips on the rim of the plate.
the rim of the volcano
He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.
Recent Examples of rim from the Web
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Police said the suspect fired several shots from inside a silver Chevy Cruze with black rims while the eastbound car passed by a residence on the block.
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When there are images of you once dunking with your eyes at rim level—
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So this is a very rare, very powerful special Porsche, with a red-black leather interior, ceramic brakes, and 19-inch rims to boot.
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Streamwood junior Keenan Cole is finding out what being a few inches closer to the rim can do for his game.
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Born in London, England, the athletic combo forward gives Toronto a physical presence around the rim, as well as some roster flexibility with forwards Serge Ibaka, P.J. Tucker and Patrick Patterson all unrestricted free agents this summer.
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The 6-8 small forward averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds with the ability to score from outside or use his 6-11 wingspan to attack the rim.
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This will give you a flat layer of cream perfectly flush with top rim of bowl.
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Four Firestone performance tires and rims were taken from a 2017 Dodge Challenger at Larry Roesch Chrysler, 160 Industrial Drive, reported at 11:15 a.m. June 2.
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Origin and Etymology of rim
Middle English, from Old English rima; akin to Old Norse rimi strip of land
rim
Definition of rim
rimmed
;rimming
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
Examples of rim in a Sentence
She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.
a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold
Recent Examples of rim from the Web
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Wade's sports memorabilia — autographed basketballs and other items — rim the kitchen atop the cabinets.
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He doesn't rim protect; there are doubts about his ability to defend the NBA pick-and-roll game; and much of his college offense came via back-to-the-basket post play, which is nearing extinction in the NBA.
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Since the family spends a lot of time gathering around their kitchen island, Anne wanted to rim it with comfortable seating.
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Those attending the free concert can relax on their own chairs and blankets. There is limited seating on a low-rise seating wall that rims the plaza, while a handful of picnic tables will be on site, according to Harbin.
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Like an aging diva who knows how to present her best side, Café Roval requires diners to walk down a narrow, stone side path to enter through a lush garden with a waterfall and rock-rimmed pond.
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INGREDIENTS Kosher salt, for rimming the glass (optional) 1 orange, cut into thick wedges 1 lime, cut into wedges 2 ounces Patron Anejo tequila 1/2 ounce Patron Citronge lime liqueur 5 to 6 ounces soda water METHOD 1.
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The other beverage option was nonalcoholic, though no less intoxicating: a wine-dark potion of rosehip, cedar berry and cherry tonic in a glass rimmed with powdered pine tips and sea salt.
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Fourteen different nations rimming the Pacific Ocean deploy 309 submarines, with another 63 under construction, and competitors are gaining against the U.S. Navy.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rim'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of rim
1621
RIM Defined for English Language Learners
rim
playDefinition of rim for English Language Learners
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: the outer edge of a usually round object
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: the part of a wheel that the tire is put on
rim
Definition of rim for English Language Learners
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: to form or put a rim around (something)
RIM Defined for Kids
Definition of rim for Students
1 : an outer edge especially of something curved the rim of a plate
2 : the part of a wheel that the tire is mounted on
rimmed
\ˈrimd\ adjective a gold-rimmed glassDefinition of rim for Students
rimmed
;rimming
: to form a rim around Rocks rimmed the lake.
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