English noun: rim |
1. | rim (shape) the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object |
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| Broader (hypernym) | bound, boundary, edge, round shape |
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2. | rim (artifact) (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended |
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| Samples | The ball hit the rim and bounced off.
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| Broader (hypernym) | hoop, ring |
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| Domain category | basketball, basketball game, hoops |
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3. | rim (artifact) the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached |
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| Broader (hypernym) | hoop, ring |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | felloe, felly |
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| Part meronym | wheel |
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4. | rim (artifact) a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object |
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| Synonyms | flange |
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| Broader (hypernym) | projection |
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5. | rim (artifact) the top edge of a vessel or other container |
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| Synonyms | brim, lip |
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| Broader (hypernym) | edge |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | collar, shoe collar |
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| Part meronym | vessel |
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