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rim
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- pronunciation:
- rIm
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A rim is the edge or border of something that is round or circular. A rim is often made of metal, glass, or plastic. A drinking glass has a smooth rim at the top.
A mark from my mom's lipstick stuck to the rim of her mug after she drank from it.
- synonyms:
- brim, circuit, lip, ring
- similar words:
- brink, edge, margin
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| definition 2: |
The metal ring that holds a basketball net is called a "rim."
Lars tried to throw the ball into the basket, but it hit the rim instead.- synonyms:
- hoop
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| related words: |
border, brim, frame, line, outside |
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