brim (brɪm
)
Definitions
noun
- the upper rim of a vessel ⇒
the brim of a cup
- a projecting rim or edge ⇒
the brim of a hat
- the brink or edge of something
verb
Word forms: brims, brimming, brimmed
- to fill or be full to the brim ⇒
eyes brimming with tears
Alternative Forms
ˈbrimless adjectiveWord Origin
C13: from Middle High German brem , probably from Old Norse barmr; see berm1bream1 (briːm;Australian English brɪm) or Australian brim (brɪm)
Definitions
noun
Word forms: plural, bream, brim
- any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus Abramis , esp any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus , esp A. brama, having a deep compressed body covered with silvery scales
- See white bream
- short for sea bream
- Australian any of various marine fishes
Word Origin
C14: from Old French bresme , of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brahsema ; perhaps related to brehan to glitterUsage examples
Hugh thumped on the brim of his hat to make it slip farther back on his head.
, Dansville (1986)Now, with a Coalition victory pretty much assured, there is an attempt to fill these minds to the brim with unconditional awe.
Spiked (2003)But later, at the constituency count, he saw that the same box when it was opened was full to the brim with ballot papers.
Irish Times (2002)The tone of the book is one of encouragement, and the tips brim with common sense.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)The rain dripped from the broad metal brim of his sallet, a piece of armour he had adopted to keep his head dry.
, The Grail Quest (3) HERETIC (2004)