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rim

/ɹɪm/
noun
  1. An edge around something, especially when circular.

  2. A wheelrim.

  3. A semicircular copydesk.

verb
  1. To form a rim on.

  2. To follow the contours, possibly creating a circuit.

    "A walking path rims the island."

  3. (of a ball) To roll around a rim.

    "The basketball rimmed in and out."

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