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RIM

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There are 8 meanings of the word Rim.

How to pronounce rim:

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Rim - as a noun

The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

Example: "The ball hit the rim and bounced off"

The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hoop9ring5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

The top edge of a vessel or other container

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brim8lip5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rim - as a verb

Run around the rim of

Example: "Sugar rimmed the dessert plate"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4run along
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Furnish with a rim

Example: "Rim a hat"

Roll around the rim of

Example: "The ball rimmed the basket"

Example Sentences

"He placed the coffee mug on the rim of the table."
"The car's tire rim was damaged in the accident."
"There was a chip on the rim of the glass."
"The basketball bounced off the rim and missed the net."
"She carefully wiped the rim of the plate with a cloth."
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Word Game Points

Is RIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is RIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rim is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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