Category:Rim

Rim, n. Etym: [as. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, Edge, boundary, termination, armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]

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.

Rim Rim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Rimming.]

Defn: to furnish with a rim; to border.