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Rim Definition & Meaning

rim
noun
  1. the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
  2. (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off"
  3. the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
  4. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
  5. the top edge of a vessel or other container
verb
  1. run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"
  2. furnish with a rim; "rim a hat"
  3. roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"

"Rim" in song lyrics

See how rim is used in real songs:

  • "I wanna fill my cup to tha rim"
    AllFrumThaI f/ Mack 10 — Fill My Cup (To Tha Rim)
  • "Got to fill my cup to the rim"
    AllFrumThaI — Guess Who
  • "Patna fill it to the rim"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Awake Like an Owl

Words that rhyme with rim

Usage tips for "rim"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rim mean?
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off" the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object the top edge of a vessel or other container run around the rim of; "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate" furnish with a rim; "rim a hat" roll around the rim of; "the ball rimmed the basket"
What part of speech is rim?
Rim is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does rim have?
Rim has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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