BRIM Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word brim. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BRIM
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| rim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object • (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended • the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached • a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object • the top edge of a vessel or other container verb • run around the rim of • furnish with a rim • roll around the rim of | ||||||||
| border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| boundary | nounn | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||||
| edge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a surface • a line determining the limits of an area • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a slight competitive advantage • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something verb • advance slowly, as if by inches • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • provide with an edge | ||||||||
| fringe | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something • a part of the city far removed from the center • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light • a social group holding marginal or extreme views • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels verb • adorn with a fringe • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe | ||||||||
| limit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||||
| overflow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large flow • the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • overflow with a certain feeling | ||||||||
| periphery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something | ||||||||
| verge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a region marking a boundary • the limit beyond which something happens or changes • a ceremonial or emblematic staff • a grass border along a road verb • border on; come close to | ||||||||
| lip | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking • (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx • an impudent or insolent rejoinder • the top edge of a vessel or other container • either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell | ||||||||
