rim
NOUNVERB
/rɪm/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R
rim is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1I1M3
1 + 1 + 3 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING
What does rim mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
The top edge of a vessel or other container.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended.
“the ball hit the rim and bounced off”
BROADER
4
The outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached.
BROADER
NARROWER
5
The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object.
BROADER
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Furnish with a rim.
“rim a hat”
BROADER
2
Roll around the rim of.
“the ball rimmed the basket”
BROADER
3
Run around the rim of.
“Sugar rimmed the dessert plate”
BROADER
NARROWER
AT THE BOARD