rim

noun
UK: /rɪm/
US: /rɪm/

  1. The outer edge of something circular.

    1. The cup has a gold rim.
    2. He looked at the village from the rim of the volcano.

  2. The edge of a wheel to which the tire is fastened.

    1. The car's rim was damaged in the accident.
    2. She dented the rim of her bicycle wheel when she hit the curb.

Synonyms

edge brim border
rim verb

  1. To surround the edge of something.

    1. Mountains rim the lake.
    2. Clouds rimmed the horizon as the sun began to set.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rim" in English means: The outer edge of something circular., The edge of a wheel to which the tire is fastened..

The phonetic transcription of "rim" is /rɪm/ in British English and /rɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rim": edge, brim, border.

Example usage of "rim": "The cup has a gold rim.". More examples on the page.