Rim: meaning, definitions and examples

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rim

[ rɪm ]

^{Context #1}

ancient

The circular outer edge of a wheel for holding the tyre.

Synonyms

border, brim, edge, perimeter

Examples of usage

The rim of the bicycle wheel was damaged.
She held onto the rim of the steering wheel tightly.
He painted the rims of his car wheels black.
The rim of the glass was decorated with gold.

^{Context #2}

basketball

The metal hoop from which the net is suspended and through which the ball must pass in order for a goal to be scored.

Synonyms

hoop, ring

Examples of usage

He scored a three-pointer from beyond the rim.
The ball bounced off the rim and went out of bounds.

^{Context #3}

informal

To provide (a wheel) with a new tire.

Synonyms

equip, tire

Examples of usage

I need to rim my bike before the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "rim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aro

jante
borda

🇮🇳 रिम

किनारा
पहिया

🇩🇪 Felge

🇮🇩 pelek

🇺🇦 обод

край
диск

🇵🇱 obręcz

brzeg
krawędź

🇯🇵 リム (rimu)

🇫🇷 jante

bord
cerclage

🇪🇸 aro

borde
llanta

🇹🇷 jant

kenar
çerçeve

🇰🇷 림 (rim)

🇸🇦 حافة (hafat)

🇨🇿 ráfek

okraj
lem

🇸🇰 ráfik

okraj
lem

🇨🇳 轮辋 (lún wǎng)

🇸🇮 platišče

rob
obod

🇮🇸 felga

🇰🇿 дөңгелек жиегі

🇬🇪 ბორბალი

🇦🇿 çərçivə

kənar
təkər

🇲🇽 aro

borde
llanta

Word origin

The word 'rim' originated from the Old English word 'rym' which meant 'edge'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the circular outer edge of various objects such as wheels and containers. The use of 'rim' in the context of basketball also emerged to describe the metal hoop through which the ball must pass to score a goal. In modern usage, 'rim' continues to be a versatile word used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.