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| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. [1/3 definitions] |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. [1/3 definitions] |
| discus |
a disk made of wood with a metal rim, thrown for distance by some track and field athletes. [1/2 definitions] |
| Ferris wheel |
a ride at a carnival or amusement park made of a very large upright wheel with seats hanging from the rim. A motor turns the wheel while people sit in the seats. |
| frame |
a rim or border that fits around something. [2/5 definitions] |
| lip |
the edge of a container such as a cup; rim. [1/3 definitions] |
| rim |
to fit with a rim or serve as a rim for; border. [1/3 definitions] |
| spoke2 |
a rod or bar that goes from the center of a wheel to the rim. |
| spool |
an object shaped like a cylinder with a rim on each end. Thread, tape, wire, and film are wound on spools. |
| tambourine |
a small drum that has metal disks attached around the rim. The player shakes the tambourine with one hand and strikes it with other. |
| tire2 |
a rubber covering that fits around the rim of a wheel. Tires are usually filled with air. |
| tray |
a flat, open piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to carry, hold, or display food, drink, or small items. It often has a low rim. [1/2 definitions] |
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