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Definition of Rim

1. Noun. The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object.

2. Verb. Run around the rim of. "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"

3. Noun. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended. "The ball hit the rim and bounced off"

4. Verb. Furnish with a rim. "Rim a hat"

5. Noun. The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached.

6. Verb. Roll around the rim of. "The ball rimmed the basket"

7. Noun. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.

8. Noun. The top edge of a vessel or other container.

Definition of Rim

1. n. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.

2. v. t. To furnish with a rim; to border.

Definition of Rim

1. Noun. An edge around something, especially when circular. ¹

2. Noun. (automotive) wheel rim ¹

3. Verb. To form a rim on. ¹

4. Verb. To follow the contours, possibly creating a circuit ¹

5. Verb. (context: of a ball) To roll around a rim. ¹

6. Verb. (slang) to lick the anus of a partner as part of the sexual act. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rim

1. to provide with a rim (an outer edge) [v RIMMED, RIMMING, RIMS]

Medical Definition of Rim

1. 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. Arch rim See Cartridge. Rim lock. See Lock. Origin: As. Rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. Rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rim

rilievo riling rill rill erosion rille rilled rilles rillet rillets rillettes

rilling rillmark rillmarks rills riluzole rim-jobs rim blight rim job rim lock rim shot

rim shots rima rima glottidis rima oris rima palpebrarum rima respiratoria rima vestibuli

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