rim
noun
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
was rimming
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past progressiveof rim.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A scarlet flush was rimming the east, and a glow began to creep over the dull sea.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie
The sun was rimming the horizon behind the veil of mist.
From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry
But Miss Theodosia's eyes were cheerfully following the infinitesimal stitches with which she was rimming an infinitesimal round hole in the bit of linen in her hand.
From Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings by Donnell, Annie Hamilton
