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rim (n.)

Old English rima "edge, border, verge, coast," as in særima "seashore," literally "rim of the sea," and dægrima "dawn," literally "rim of the day." Related to Old Norse rime, rimi "a raised strip of land, ridge," Old Frisian rim "edge," but with no other known cognates. The snare drummer's rim shot (striking the rim and the head at once) is recorded from 1934.

rim (v.)

1794, "to fit with a rim," from rim (n.). Sexual senses from 1920s, some perhaps influenced by ream (v.). Related: Rimmed; rimming.

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Definitions of rim from WordNet
1
rim (n.)
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object;
rim (n.)
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended;
the ball hit the rim and bounced off
rim (n.)
the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached;
rim (n.)
a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object;
Synonyms: flange
rim (n.)
the top edge of a vessel or other container;
Synonyms: brim / lip
2
rim (v.)
run around the rim of;
Sugar rimmed the dessert plate
rim (v.)
furnish with a rim;
rim a hat
rim (v.)
roll around the rim of;
the ball rimmed the basket
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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