What does BRIM mean?
Definitions for BRIM
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word BRIM.
Princeton's WordNet
brim, rim, lipnoun
the top edge of a vessel or other container
brimverb
a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
brimverb
be completely full
"His eyes brimmed with tears"
brimverb
fill as much as possible
"brim a cup to good fellowship"
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
BRIMnoun
Etymology: brim, Icelandish.
His hat being in the form of a turban, daintily made, the locks of his hair came down about the brims of it. Francis Bacon.
To make the coming hours o’erflow with joy,
And pleasure down the brim. William Shakespeare, All’s well that ends well.How my head in ointment swims!
How my cup o’erlooks her brims! Richard Crashaw.So when with crackling flames a cauldron fries,
The bubbling waters from the bottom rise,
Above the brims they force their firy way. John Dryden, Æn.Thus in a bason drop a shilling,
Then fill the vessel to the brim,
You shall observe, as you are filling,
The pond’rous metal seems to swim. Jonathan Swift.The feet of the priests that bare the ark, were dipped in the brim of the water. Josh. iii. 15.
It told me it was Cynthia’s own,
Within whose cheerful brims
That curious nymph had oft been known
To bathe her snowy limbs. Michael Drayton.To Brimverb
To fill to the top.
Etymology: from the noun.
May thy brimmed waves, for this,
Their full tribute never miss,
From a thousand rills. John Milton.This said, a double wreath Evander twin’d;
And poplars black and white his temples bind:
Then brims his ample bowl; with like design
The rest invoke the gods, with sprinkled wine. Dryden.To Brimverb
To be full to the brim.
Now horrid frays
Commence, the brimming glasses now are hurl’d
With dire intent. Philips.
ChatGPT
brim
Brim generally refers to the edge or border of an object, often projecting outwards. It can be used to refer to the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup or bowl, or the part of a hat that sticks out around the crown. It can also symbolize the maximum capacity of something, in a context like 'filled to the brim'.
Webster Dictionary
Brimnoun
the rim, border, or upper edge of a cup, dish, or any hollow vessel used for holding anything
Brimnoun
the edge or margin, as of a fountain, or of the water contained in it; the brink; border
Brimnoun
the rim of a hat
Brimverb
to be full to the brim
Brimverb
to fill to the brim, upper edge, or top
Brimadjective
fierce; sharp; cold. See Breme
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Brim
brim, n. the margin or brink of a river or lake: the upper edge of a vessel: the rim of a hat.—v.t. to fill to the brim.—v.i. to be full to the brim:—pr.p. brim′ming; pa.p. brimmed.—adj. Brim′ful, full to the brim.—n. Brim′fulness (Shak.), fullness to the top.—adjs. Brim′less, without a brim; Brimmed, brimful: having a brim—used in composition.—n. Brim′mer, a bowl full to the brim or top.—adj. Brim′ming. [M. E. brymme—bremman, to roar.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
brim
The margin or bank of a stream, lake, or river.
brim
A name given to the circular edge of a top. (See TOP.)
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
BRIM
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Brim is ranked #8808 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Brim surname appeared 3,717 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Brim.
61.8% or 2,297 total occurrences were White.
31.9% or 1,188 total occurrences were Black.
2.8% or 105 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.9% or 72 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.9% or 36 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
0.5% or 19 total occurrences were Asian.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of BRIM in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of BRIM in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of BRIM in a Sentence
The heart that is to be filled to the brim with holy joy must be held still.
One day you’ll remember this moment, and it’ll mean something very different. Maybe you’ll cringe and laugh, or brim with pride, aching to return. Or notice some detail hidden in the scene, a future landmark making its first appearance or discreetly taking its final bow.
Let the coming hour overflow with joy, and let pleasure drown the brim.
Paradoxically, deep down, people with dominant Egotist Imposters often have compromised self-esteem, even though they seem to brim with self-centeredness and what masquerades as self-love.
Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it. Claim wealth and titles, and disaster will follow. Retire when the work is done. This is the way of heaven.
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From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- حافةArabic
- ръб, напълвам догоре, край, периферия, брягBulgarian
- voraCatalan, Valencian
- KrempeGerman
- μπορ, γύροςGreek
- bordeSpanish
- bile, oirScottish Gaelic
- גדושHebrew
- száj, szél, karima, csordultig teltHungarian
- essere pieno zeppo, traboccare, bordo, essere colmo, orloItalian
- boord, tot de rand toe vullen, rand, overlopenDutch
- aba, rebordoPortuguese
- наполняться до краёв, поля, крайRussian
- brätte, bräddSwedish
- ukingoSwahili
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