noun
rimmer
Rimmer (noun) means a tool used to shape or trim the rim or edge of something. Example: “The plumber used a rimmer to smooth the pipe's edge.”
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A tool used to shape or trim the rim or edge of something.
"The plumber used a rimmer to smooth the pipe's edge."
How to use rimmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (usually a tool) that works on the rim or edge of an object.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rimmers
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Etymology
From "rim" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “rimmer” mean?
The word “rimmer” means a tool used to shape or trim the rim or edge of something. In plain terms, something (usually a tool) that works on the rim or edge of an object.
How do you use “rimmer” in a sentence?
Here is “rimmer” used in a sentence: “The plumber used a rimmer to smooth the pipe's edge.”
What part of speech is “rimmer”?
“Rimmer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of rimmer?
"rimmer" (noun) means a tool used to shape or trim the rim or edge of something.
