First Known Use: 13th century
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1rim
noun \ˈrim\
: the outer edge of a usually round object
: the part of a wheel that the tire is put on
Full Definition of RIM
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
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Origin of RIM
Middle English, from Old English rima; akin to Old Norse rimi strip of land
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2rim
verb
: to form or put a rim around (something)
rimmedrim·ming
Full Definition of RIM
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
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First Known Use of RIM
1621
RIMMING Defined for Kids
1rim
noun \ˈrim\
Definition of RIM for Kids
1
: an outer edge especially of something curved <the rim of a plate>
2
: the part of a wheel that the tire is mounted on
— rimmed \ˈrimd\ adjective <a gold-rimmed glass>
2rim
verb
rimmedrim·ming
Definition of RIM for Kids
: to form a rim around <Rocks rimmed the lake.>
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