Rim (?), n. [As. rima,
reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge,
boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing,
usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a
kettle or basin.
2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.]
Shak.
Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between
the gums and the palate. -- Rim-fire cartridge.
(Mil.) See under Cartridge. -- Rim
lock. See under Lock.
Rim, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Rimmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Rimming.] To furnish with a rim; to border.