Rim vs. Hem

Rim vs. Hem — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Rim and Hem

Rimnoun

An edge around something, especially when circular.

Heminterjection

Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

Rimnoun

A wheelrim.

Hemnoun

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

Rimnoun

(journalism) A semicircular copydesk.

Hemnoun

(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

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Rimnoun

A membrane.

Hemnoun

A rim or margin of something.

Rimnoun

The membrane enclosing the intestines; the peritoneum, hence loosely, the intestines; the lower part of the abdomen; belly.

Hemnoun

In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.

Rimverb

To form a rim on.

Hemverb

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

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Rimverb

(transitive) To follow the contours, possibly creating a circuit.

Palm trees rim the beach.A walking path rims the island.

Hemverb

(intransitive) in sewing To make a hem.

Rimverb

To roll around a rim.

The golf ball rimmed the cup.The basketball rimmed in and out.

Hemverb

(transitive): To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

Rimverb

(slang) To lick the anus of a partner as a sexual act.

Hemverb

(transitive): To surround something or someone in a confining way.

A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge.

Rimnoun

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

Hemnoun

lap that forms a cloth border doubled back and stitched down

Rimnoun

(basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended;

the ball hit the rim and bounced off

Hemverb

fold over and sew together to provide with a hem;

hem my skirt

Rimnoun

the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

Hemverb

utter `hem' or `ahem'

Rimnoun

a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

Rimnoun

the top edge of a vessel

Rimverb

run around the rim of;

Sugar rimmed the dessert plate

Rimverb

furnish with a rim;

rim a hat

Rimverb

roll around the rim of;

the ball rimmed the basket