Definition of "rim" in Englisch

noun

1. An edge around something, especially when circular.

2. (automotive, cycling) A wheelrim.

3. (journalism) A semicircular copydesk.

4. (oenology) The narrow surface of wine that meets the glass when it is tilted, used in identifying the age, body, etc.

verb

1. (transitive) To form a rim on.

2. (transitive) To follow the contours, possibly creating a circuit.

   • Palm trees rim the beach.
   • A walking path rims the island.

3. (transitive or intransitive, of a ball) To roll around a rim.

   • The golf ball rimmed the cup.
   • The basketball rimmed in and out.

4. (bartending) To coat the rim of a glass with salt or another powder.

verb

1. (vulgar, slang) To lick the anus of a partner as a sexual act; to perform anilingus.

noun

1. (UK dialectal) A membrane.

2. (UK dialectal or obsolete) The membrane enclosing the intestines; the peritoneum, hence loosely, the intestines; the lower part of the abdomen; belly.

noun

1. (British, dialectal) A step of a ladder; a rung.