Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rim]
- /rɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rim]
- /rɪm/
Definitions of rimming word
- noun rimming the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object. 1
- noun rimming any edge, margin, or frame added to or around a central object or area. 1
- noun rimming the outer circle of a wheel, attached to the hub by spokes. 1
- noun rimming a circular strip of metal forming the connection between an automobile wheel and tire, either permanently attached to or removable from the wheel. 1
- noun rimming a drive wheel or flywheel, as on a spinning mule. 1
- noun rimming Basketball. the metal ring from which the net is suspended to form the basket. 1
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Origin of rimming
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English; Old English -rima (in compounds); cognate with Old Norse rimi raised strip of land, ridge
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Parts of speech for Rimming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rimming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rimming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rimming
adj rimming
- marginal — pertaining to a margin.
verb rimming
- contour — You can refer to the general shape or outline of an object as its contours.
- fringe — a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
- girdle — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
- margin — the space around the printed or written matter on a page.
Antonyms for rimming
Top questions with rimming
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