Meaning of RIM
Pronunciation: rim
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
1. [n] the top edge of a vessel
2. [n] a projection used for strength or for attaching to another
object
3. [n] the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
4. [n] (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the
ball hit the rim and bounced off"
5. [n] the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
6. [v] run around the rim of
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Definition:
1. \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. |
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Meaning of WHEEL
Pronunciation: weel
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
1. [n] a cycle that has two wheels; moved by foot pedals
2. [n] a handwheel that is used for steering
3. [n] an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or
mutilates victims
4. [n] game equipment consisting of a rotating wheel with slots
that is used for gambling; players bet on which slot the roulette
ball will stop in
5. [n] a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes
(or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles
or other machines)
6. [n] a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
7. [v] move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The
President's convoy rolled past the crowds"
8. [v] ride a bicycle
9. [v] change directions as of revolving on a pivot; "They
wheeled their horses around and left"
10. [v] wheel somebody or something
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Definition:
1. \Wheel\, n. [OE. wheel, hweol, AS. hwe['o]l, hweogul,
hweowol; akin to D. wiel, Icel. hv[=e]l, Gr. ky`klos, Skr.
cakra; cf. Icel. hj[=o]l, Dan. hiul, Sw. hjul. [root]218. Cf.
{Cycle}, {Cyclopedia}.]
1. A circular frame turning about an axis;
a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim,
spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted
the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery,
and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive,
of a mill, of a watch, etc.
The gasping charioteer beneath the wheel
Of his owncar. --Dryden. |
