English to English
rim
(r/I/m
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noun (n)
- the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object(noun.shape)source: wordnet30
- (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended(noun.artifact)Example:
The ball hit the rim and bounced off.
source: wordnet30 - the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- run around the rim of(verb.stative)Example:
Sugar rimmed the dessert plate.
source: wordnet30 - furnish with a rim(verb.possession)Example:
Rim a hat.
source: wordnet30 - roll around the rim of(verb.motion)Example:
The ball rimmed the basket.
source: wordnet30 - To furnish with a rim; to border.(verb)source: webster1913