HyperDic: brim

English > 4 senses of the word brim:
NOUNartifactbrim, rim, lipthe top edge of a vessel or other container
artifactbrima circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
VERBstativebrimbe completely full
changebrimfill as much as possible
brim > pronunciation
Soundsbrih'm
Rhymesacronym ... whim: 31 rhymes with ihm...
English > brim: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe top edge of a vessel or other container.
Synonymsrim, lip
Part ofvesselAn object used as a container (especially for liquids / liquids)
Narrowercollar, shoe collarThe stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
BroaderedgeA sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
Spanishborde, lado
Catalancanto, costat, vora
Verbsbrimfill as much as possible
English > brim: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat.
Part ofhat, chapeau, lidheaddress that protects the head from bad weather
Narrowerbill, peak, eyeshade, visor, vizorA brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
snap brimA brim that can be turned up and down on opposite sides
BroaderprojectionAny structure that branches out from a central support
Adjectivesbrimlesswithout a brim
English > brim: 4 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningBe completely full.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Example"His eyes brimmed with tears"
Broaderhave, featureHave as a feature
Spanishrebosar
English > brim: 4 senses > verb 2, change
Meaningfill as much as possible.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"brim a cup to good fellowship"
Broaderfill, fill up, make fullmake full, also in a metaphorical sense
Spanishrebosar
Catalandesbordar, vessar
Nounsbrimthe top edge of a vessel or other container

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