Rims: meaning, definitions and examples

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rims

 

[ rษชmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

car accessories

Rims are the outer edge of a wheel, holding the tire in place. They can be made of various materials such as steel, aluminum, or alloy.

Examples of usage

  • The rims on his car are custom-made and really stand out.
  • She decided to upgrade her rims to give her car a sportier look.
Context #2 | Noun

basketball

In basketball, rims refer to the metal hoop with a net attached to a backboard, through which players shoot the ball to score points.

Examples of usage

  • He made a perfect shot, the ball swishing through the rim.
  • She practiced shooting free throws until she could consistently hit the rim.

Translations

Translations of the word "rims" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคฎเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Felgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ felgi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jantes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llantas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jantlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรกfky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรกfiky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฎ่พ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ platiลกฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะบั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llantas

Etymology

The word 'rims' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'rym' meaning 'edge'. Over time, the term came to be used in various contexts such as car wheels and basketball hoops. The evolution of the word reflects the evolution of technology and sports equipment.

See also: rim.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,382, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.