rim
noun
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
rimming
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present participleof rim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Beyond the museum, the grassy hills rimming the building will also be expanded and extended because Angelenos—children and adults—have a beloved tradition of rolling down them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
We were alone but for several thousand flamingos rimming the edge of a quarter of the deep lake in a pink arc.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
Beside her, Ryder, gray hairs rimming his eyes, cropped grass on the lawn of his new home, untethered and, without a fence around him, free.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
And even though the Lakers lost 123-120 to the Kings, the undermanned roster challenged throughout the game, a potential game-winning layup rimming out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2021
In the heat of the flames, the glass had exploded, rimming the sill with jagged teeth.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
