Brim

[brɪm]

Definition

(noun.) a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat.

(noun.) the top edge of a vessel or other container.

(verb.) fill as much as possible; 'brim a cup to good fellowship'.

(verb.) be completely full; 'His eyes brimmed with tears'.

Inputed by Jane--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The rim, border, or upper edge of a cup, dish, or any hollow vessel used for holding anything.

(n.) The edge or margin, as of a fountain, or of the water contained in it; the brink; border.

(n.) The rim of a hat.

(v. i.) To be full to the brim.

(v. t.) To fill to the brim, upper edge, or top.

(a.) Fierce; sharp; cold. See Breme.

Inputed by Josiah

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Edge, border, rim, verge, margin, skirt.

Typist: Marvin

Definition

n. the margin or brink of a river or lake: the upper edge of a vessel: the rim of a hat.—v.t. to fill to the brim.—v.i. to be full to the brim:—pr.p. brim′ming; pa.p. brimmed.—adj. Brim′ful full to the brim.—n. Brim′fulness (Shak.) fullness to the top.—adjs. Brim′less without a brim; Brimmed brimful: having a brim—used in composition.—n. Brim′mer a bowl full to the brim or top.—adj. Brim′ming.

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