Pronunciation : Rim
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
Definition : 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.] Shak. Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between the gums and the palate. -- Rim-fire cartridge. (Mil.) See under Cartridge. -- Rim lock. See under Lock.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Rim
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To furnish with a rim; to border.
t. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Rimming.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913