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RIM n. 3 definitions
The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
RIM-FIRE a.
Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the base, distinguished from center-fire; -- said of cartridges; also, using rim-fire cartridges; as, a rim-fire gun. Such cartridges are now little used.
RIMA n.
A narrow and elongated aperture; a cleft; a fissure.
RIMAU DAHAN n.
The clouded tiger cat (Felis marmorata) of Southern Asia and the East Indies.
RIMBASE n.
A short cylinder connecting a trunnion with the body of a cannon. See Illust. of Cannon.
RIME n. 6 definitions
White frost; hoarfrost; congealed dew or vapor. The trees were now covered with rime. De Quincey.
RIMER n. 2 definitions
A tool for shaping the rimes of a ladder.
RIMEY v.
To compose in rhyme; to versify. [Obs.] [Lays] rimeyed in their first Breton tongue. Chaucer.
RIMMER n.
An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer. Knight.
RIMOSE a. 2 definitions
Full of rimes, fissures, or chinks.
RIMOSELY adv.
In a rimose manner.
RIMOSITY n.
State of being rimose.
RIMOUS a.
Rimose.
RIMPLE n. 2 definitions
A fold or wrinkle. See Rumple.
RIMY a.
Abounding with rime; frosty.
ACCRIMINATE v.
To accuse of a crime. [Obs.] -- Ac*crim`i*na"tion, n. [Obs.]
ACRIMONIOUS a. 2 definitions
Acrid; corrosive; as, acrimonious gall. [Archaic] Harvey.
ACRIMONIOUSLY adv.
In an acrimonious manner.
ACRIMONIOUSNESS n.
The quality of being acrimonious; asperity; acrimony.
ACRIMONY n. 2 definitions
of bodies which corrodes or destroys others; also, a harsh or biting sharpness; as, the acrimony of the juices of certain plants. [Archaic] Bacon.
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