Rim: meaning, definitions and examples
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rim
[ rɪm ]
ancient
The circular outer edge of a wheel for holding the tyre.
Synonyms
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.
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
Examples of usage
- He scored a three-pointer from beyond the rim.
- The ball bounced off the rim and went out of bounds.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: rims.