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was rimming
  • past progressive of rim.

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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

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