rim
Translation
rim, edge, brim
Examples
He looked over the rim of his glasses.
He looked over the rim of his glasses.
The car has shiny new rims.
The car has shiny new rims.
She sipped from the rim of the cup.
She sipped from the rim of the cup.
Grammar Patterns
the rim of ((sth.)) the edge of (sth.) The cup had a gold rim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: edge, border, brim, verge
Etymology
From Old English 'rima' meaning edge or border.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rim' of a glass or a wheel – the outer edge.