'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
The top edge of a vessel or other container [syn: brim, rim, lip]
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
  • Rim \Rim\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Rimming.] To furnish with a rim; to border. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'rim'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Acronyms for 'RIM'

From: V.E.R.A.
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