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Meaning of 'rim' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rim [ n.]
- The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
- The lower part of the abdomen.
2 . Rim [ v. t.]
- To furnish with a rim; to border.

Meaning of 'rim' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rim [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended
Example in sentence:
  • the ball hit the rim and bounced off
2 . rim [ v]
Meaning (2):
- furnish with a rim
Example in sentence:
  • rim a hat
Meaning (3):
- run around the rim of
Example in sentence:
  • Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
Meaning (4):
- roll around the rim of
Example in sentence:
  • the ball rimmed the basket

Nearby Words:

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