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rim
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- pronunciation:
- rIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the edge or border of something round or circular.
I cut myself on the broken rim of the glass.
- synonyms:
- brim, circuit, circumference, lip, ring
- similar words:
- brink, edge, margin
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definition 2: |
a metal ring or hoop from which a basketball net is hung.
The ball bounced off the rim and into the basket.- synonyms:
- hoop
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related words: |
border, brim, frame, line, outside, verge |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
rims, rimming, rimmed |
definition: |
to fit with a rim or serve as a rim for; border.
Stones rim the flower bed.- synonyms:
- circle, encircle, ring, surround
- similar words:
- bound, edge, enclose, verge
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related words: |
frame, ring |
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