Rim (?), n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
1.
The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
2.
The lower part of the abdomen.
[Obs.]
Shak.
Arch rim Phonetics, the line between the gums and the palate. -- Rim-fire cartridge. Mil. See under Cartridge. -- Rim lock. See under Lock.
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Rim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rimmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Rimming.]
To furnish with a rim; to border.
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