rim

Definitions

General English

• noun the edge of something round, like a wheel or a cup
• noun a frame of spectacles

General Science

• noun the outer edge of a circular object such as a wheel

Aviation

• noun the outer edge of something circular, e.g. a wheel

Cars & Driving

• noun the part of a wheel that connects the wheel disc with the tyre; its basic purpose is to provide support to the lower sidewall.
• noun the outer edge of a dented area that is heat shrunk towards the centre of the dent
• acronym forreaction injection moulding
  (written as RIM)
• noun a processing technique for the production of large foamed (automotive) components, based on the simultaneous injection of the liquid components and the chemical reaction in the mould.

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Contexts for “rim”

8 definitions in context
• General English
• General Science
• Aviation
• Cars & Driving