'RIM' definitions:
Definition of 'rim'
(from WordNet)
noun
The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
noun
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
noun
The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
noun
A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object [syn: flange, rim]
noun
verb
Run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
verb
Furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"
verb
Roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"
Definition of 'Rim'
From: GCIDE
- Rim \Rim\, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
- 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between the gums and the palate.
- Rim-fire cartridge. (Mil.) See under Cartridge.
- Rim lock. See under Lock. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Rim'
From: GCIDE
Synonyms of 'rim'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adjoin,
- balloon tire,
- bank,
- befringe,
- belted bias tire,
- belted radial tire,
- bias tire,
- bind,
- board,
- border,
- bordure,
- bound,
- brim,
- brink,
- brow,
- coast,
- edge,
- enframe,
- featheredge,
- felly,
- flange,
- frame,
- fringe,
- hem,
- labellum,
- labium,
- labrum,
- lap,
- ledge,
- limb,
- limbus,
- line,
- lip,
- list,
- march,
- marge,
- margin,
- marginate,
- nonskid tire,
- outline,
- perimeter,
- periphery,
- pneumatic tire,
- purfle,
- purl,
- radial tire,
- ragged edge,
- retread,
- retreaded tire,
- safety tire,
- selvage,
- set off,
- shore,
- side,
- sideline,
- skirt,
- snow tire,
- studded tire,
- tire,
- trim,
- tubeless tire,
- verge,
- white sidewall tire,
- winter tire
Acronyms for 'rim'
From: V.E.R.A.
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