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Definitions for: Rim [n] the top edge of a vessel
[n] a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
[n] the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
[n] (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
[n] the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
[v] run around the rim of
Webster (1913) Definition: Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim,
edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of
something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or
basin.
2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.] --Shak.
Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between the gums and the
palate.
Rim-fire cartridge. (Mil.) See under Cartridge.
Rim lock. See under Lock.
Rim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rimming.]
To furnish with a rim; to border.
Synonyms: brim, flange, lip
See Also: beard, bound, boundary, edge, edge, felloe, felly, hoop, line, projection, ring, round shape, run along, vessel, wheel
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