Rim

Word RIM
Character 3
Hyphenation rim
Pronunciations /ɹɪm/

Definitions and meanings of "Rim"

What do we mean by rim?

The upper or outer edge of an object, especially when curved or circular. synonym: border. noun

The upper edge of a steep slope; a cliff or brink. noun

The circular outer part of a wheel, furthest from the axle. noun

A circular metal structure around which a wheel tire is fitted. noun

To furnish with a rim. transitive verb

To roll around the rim of (a basket or golf cup, for example) without falling in. transitive verb

To perform anilingus on. transitive verb

To surround with a rim or border; form a rim round.

To plow or slash the sides of, as mackerel, to make them seem fatter.

The pawl-race or ratchet-ring of a capstan. noun

The border, edge, or margin of anything, whether forming part of the thing itself, or separate from it and surrounding or partly surrounding it, most commonly a circular border, often raised above the inclosed surface: as, the rim of a hat. noun

Specifically In a wheel, the circular part furthest from the axle, connected by spokes to the hub, nave, or boss. noun

Synonyms The rim of a vessel; the brim of a cup or goblet; the brink, verge, or edge of a precipice; the margin of a brook or a book; the border of a garment or a country. noun

A membrane. noun

The membrane inclosing the intestines; the peritoneum; hence, loosely, the intestines; the belly. noun

To furnish with a rim; to border. transitive verb

The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving. noun

The lower part of the abdomen. noun

An edge around something, especially when circular.

A wheelrim.

A semicircular copydesk.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Rim

The word "rim" in example sentences

I've read the Los Alamos reports, but I'd like to know if, since then anyone has said the thorium is more concentrated than being a constituent of KREEP overturned at basin rim structures. ❋ Unknown (2009)

You're worried about the bag on the seat next to you, and your nose is crusty around the rim from a little bleed earlier when Jimmy McKeegan dared you to stick as many pencil erasers up there as you could, and you did it just to prove something. ❋ Melissa Swantkowski (2010)

Concentric to the flat rim is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top and HALF DOLLAR at the bottom, the two phrases separated by centered dots. ❋ Unknown (2009)

From north to southeast, the mountain rim curved in the brightness of the sun, while Saxon and Billy were already in the shadow of evening. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Inside a flat rim is IN GOD WE TRUST to the left of the portrait, and LIBERTY and the date to the right, the last two separated by a small centered five-point star. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The rim is as wide as 27mm behind the brake track. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Eventually the rim is compromised and needs to be replaced. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They also issued this serious diagnosis: A bad wheel rim is letting the air out. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Disc brakes are a luxury in so much as any well set-up brake, disc or rim, is going to stop your bike. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Inside the rim is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top two-thirds, and ONE DOLLAR at the bottom. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Inside a dentilled rim is a concentric ring comprised of the word LIBERTY at the top, the date at the bottom, and fifteen six-point stars split eight to the left and seven to the right. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The rim is not dentilled but instead consists of angular segments that frame an eleven-sided polygon. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Inside a dentilled rim is a concentric ring comprised of the word LIBERTY at the top, the date at the bottom, and thirteen six-point stars split seven to the left and six to the right. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They have a raised rim, formed from blast, and this rim is raised above the average height of the surrounding terrain. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Posada Barrancas, set back a few hundred metres from the rim, is clean and comfortable, but lacks character. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Miami trailed 84-81 when Wade drove to the rim from the right wing, with Tony Parker getting in front to deter his progress a bit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The eleven-sided rim is repeated, framing a left-facing eagle with wings spread as if landing on the surface of the moon pictured on the bottom third of the coin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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