rim

rim

(rim),

A margin, border, or edge, usually circular.

rim

(rim) a border or edge.

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bite rim , occlusion rim, record rim a border constructed on temporary or permanent denture bases in order to record the maxillomandibular relation and for positioning of the teeth.

rim

Etymology: OE, rima, edge

an outer edge, which may be curved or circular, as on an occluding surface built on a temporary or permanent denture base.

rim

verb (slang) To orally stimulate the anus of a sexual partner; to perform anilingus.

rim

(rim)

A margin, border, or edge, usually circular in form.

rim 

That part of a spectacle frame which partly or completely surrounds the lens.

rim

(rim)

Margin, border, or edge, usually circular.

rim,

n the outer edge; often curved or circular.

rim, occlusion,

n (record rim), an occluding surface built on temporary or permanent denture bases for the purpose of making maxillomandibular relation records and arranging teeth.

rim, record,

n See rim, occlusion.

rim, surgical occlusion,

n a conventional occlusion rim, the base of which has been reduced until it is smaller than the surgical impression tray with which the surgical jaw relations are recorded.