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DEFINITIONS OF: rim

1

n the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

Type of:
round shape
a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
bound, boundary, edge
a line determining the limits of an area

n the top edge of a vessel or other container

Synonyms:
brim, lip
Types:
collar, shoe collar
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
Type of:
edge
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

n (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

“the ball hit the rim and bounced off”
Type of:
hoop, ring
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

n the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

Types:
felloe, felly
rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted
Type of:
hoop, ring
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

n a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

Synonyms:
flange
Type of:
projection
any structure that branches out from a central support

v run around the rim of

“Sugar rimmed the dessert plate”
Types:
beard
go along the rim, like a beard around the chin
Type of:
line, run along
be in line with; form a line along

v roll around the rim of

“the ball rimmed the basket”
Type of:
roll, turn over
move by turning over or rotating

v furnish with a rim

“rim a hat”
Type of:
furnish, provide, render, supply
give something useful or necessary to
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