Rim | Mean of rim in English Dictionary
/ˈrɪm/
- Noun
- the outer edge of a usually round object
- There were chips on the rim of the plate.
- eyeglasses with wire rims
- The basketball bounced off the rim (of the hoop).
- the rim of the volcano
- the part of a wheel that the tire is put on
- He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.
- Verb
- to form or put a rim around (something)
- Sharp rocks rimmed [=bordered] the pond.
- She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.
- a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold