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brimless Definition


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brim
noun
    1. The top edge or lip of a cup, glass, bowl, etc.
      Example: full to the very brim
      Thesaurus: rim, edge, lip, verge, brink, border, perimeter.
    2. The projecting edge of a hat.
verb
    intr
    brimmed, brimming
    1. To be, or become, full to the brim.
      Example: eyes brimming with tears
Derivative: brimless
adj
    Said especially of a hat: not having a brim.
Etymology: 13c.

Phrasal Verb: brim over
    To become full and begin to overflow.
Phrasal Verb: brim over with something
    Said of a person: to be unable to contain or control (eg happiness, or other emotion).
      Example: She was brimming over with excitement


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