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rim
[rim]
noun
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:any edge, margin, or frame added to or around a central object or area.
the outer circle of a wheel, attached to the hub by spokes.
a circular strip of metal forming the connection between an automobile wheel and tire, either permanently attached to or removable from the wheel.
a drive wheel or flywheel, as on a spinning mule.
Basketball.Ìýthe metal ring from which the net is suspended to form the basket.
Journalism.Ìýthe outer edge of a usually U -shaped copy desk, occupied by the copyreaders.
Metallurgy.Ìý(in an ingot) an outer layer of metal having a composition different from that of the center.
verb (used with object)
to furnish with a rim, border, or margin.
(of a golf ball or putt) to roll around the edge of (a hole) but not go in.
Basketball.Ìý(of a basketball) to roll around (the rim of the basket) and not go in.
to coat or encrust the rim of (a glass).
Rim each cocktail glass with salt.
rim
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noun
the raised edge of an object, esp of something more or less circular such as a cup or crater
the peripheral part of a wheel, to which the tyre is attached
basketball the hoop from which the net is suspended
verb
to put a rim on (a pot, cup, wheel, etc)
slangÌýto lick, kiss, or suck the anus of (one's sexual partner)
ball games (of a ball) to run around the edge of (a hole, basket, etc)
RIM
2abbreviation
Mauritania (international car registration)
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- rimless adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of rim1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of rim1
Origin of rim2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Plum had another chance to win it at the buzzer, but her floater rimmed out, sending the game to overtime.
He sets down his white cane and secures the tail of his board on the pool’s rim with one foot, the rest of the board hanging in the air, like a mini diving board.
That inefficiency became more pronounced as the quarter progressed, when opportunities came sparingly and turnovers, whether from steals or denied attempts at the rim, became a recurring theme.
Moments later, Hamby powered to the rim through heavy contact, converting a tough layup and drawing the foul.
Send him packing in a deal that brings the Lakers the sort of lob partner and rim protector whose absence knocked you out of the postseason.
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