rim

• Nom désignant le bord extérieur, la limite ou le pourtour d'un objet, généralement de forme ronde ou incurvée.

A noun referring to the outer edge, border, or margin of an object, typically a circular or curved one.

1. Edge of an objectB1formal

   The outer edge or border of something, especially a circular object.

   bord d'un objet circulaire

   • The glass has a gold rim around the top.
   • He balanced the coin on the rim of the cup.
   • The rim of the wheel was damaged in the accident.

   Synonymesborderbrimcircumferenceedgelipmarginperipheryverge

2. Wheel rimB1formal

   The outer part of a wheel, to which the tire is attached.

   Jante de roue

   • The car's rim was scratched after hitting the curb.
   • He replaced the old rims with new alloy ones.
   • The tire was removed from the rim for repair.

   Synonymesfelloefelly

3. Geographical rimB2formal

   The edge or border of a geographical feature, such as a crater or canyon.

   Bord géographique

   • They stood on the rim of the Grand Canyon.
   • The volcano's rim was covered in ash.
   • The hikers walked along the rim of the crater.

   Synonymesborderbrimbrinkedgelipmarginperimeterverge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de border, d'entourer ou de former le bord, la limite ou le pourtour de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or providing an edge, border, or margin around something.

1. Form an edge aroundB2formal

   To form or provide an edge or border around something.

   Border, entourer d'un rebord

   • Trees rimmed the edge of the lake.
   • The mountains rim the valley on all sides.
   • A thin layer of ice rimmed the glass.

   Synonymesborderboundedgeencirclefringeringskirtsurround