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.
Origin and Etymology of rim
Middle English, from Old English rima; akin to Old Norse rimi strip of land
First Known Use: 13th century
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
1621
First Known Use of rim
1621
RIM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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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