rim

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noun

1
a
: brink
b
: the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something
2
a
: 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
rimless adjective

rim

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verb

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

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
Editor's tip: For the cleanest application, make sure to wipe off any excess formula on the brush against the rim of the tube before applying. Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024 Perseverance is currently climbing the rim of the Jezero Crater, a region that was once home to an ancient lake and river. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
Built with a relatively flat shear and raised bow to the main deck level, the most notable design detail would prove the vertical glass rimming the observation deck. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Zendaya Has Turned Pure West London Girl By Daniel Rodgers Guests will be pleased to arrive at this bohemian escape overlooking the Sayan Ridge, a far departure from the often over-the-top resorts that rim Bali’s coast. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rim 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English rima; akin to Old Norse rimi strip of land

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1621, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rim was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

rim

1 of 2 noun
1
a
: an outer edge especially of something curved
2
: the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
rimless adjective

rim

2 of 2 verb
rimmed; rimming
1
: to provide with a rim : serve as a rim for : border
2
: to run around the rim of
the putt rimmed the cup

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