I. ˈrim noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rima; akin to Old Norse rimi strip of land
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : brink
b. : the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something
2.
a. : the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
b. : a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached
3. : frame 4c(1)
• rim·less -ləs adjective
II. verb
( rimmed ; rim·ming )
Date: 1621
transitive verb
1. : to run around the rim of
putts that rim the cup
2. : to serve as a rim for : border
cliffs rimming the camp
intransitive verb
: to form or show a rim