rimer: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2Technical (metalworking/tools). When referring to rhyming, archaic/poetic.
Quick answer
What does “rimer” mean?
A tool for enlarging holes.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A tool for enlarging holes; a type of drill bit.
Less commonly, a person or thing that rimes (i.e., rhymes, or coats with frost or rime).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The technical meaning is identical. The spelling 'rhymer' (for a poet) is standard in both, making 'rimer' in that sense archaic and rarely seen.
Connotations
In a technical context, neutral. The archaic 'rimer' (poet) may be perceived as a misspelling of 'rhymer'.
Frequency
Extremely low-frequency in general English. Used almost exclusively in technical manuals and workshops. The archaic sense is virtually extinct.
Grammar
How to Use “rimer” in a Sentence
to rimer (a hole) [Verb - rare/technical]to use a rimer on (something)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “rimer” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The engineer will rimer the bore to the exact diameter.
American English
- You need to rimer that hole before inserting the bolt.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Possibly in historical literature studies (archaic).
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
In metalworking, machining, and engineering contexts for describing a finishing tool for holes.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “rimer”
- Confusing 'rimer' with 'rhymer'.
- Spelling as 'rhimer'.
- Using it in a non-technical context where 'tool' or 'reamer' would be clearer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In technical contexts, they are often used interchangeably to refer to a hole-finishing tool, though some specialists distinguish 'reamers' for enlarging and 'rimers' for smoothing.
No, this is an obsolete spelling. The correct modern English word for a poet, especially one who composes rhymes, is 'rhymer'.
It is pronounced exactly like 'rhymer' and 'rhyme-er': /ˈraɪmər/. The spelling does not change the pronunciation.
Its primary meaning is highly specialised to metalworking, and its secondary meaning (poet) has been supplanted by a different spelling ('rhymer'), confining 'rimer' to niche technical use.
A tool for enlarging holes.
Rimer is usually technical (metalworking/tools). when referring to rhyming, archaic/poetic. in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'RIME' (frost) + 'R' -> a tool that 'frosts' or finishes the inside of a hole, making it smooth. Or, it 'rhymes' in size with the desired diameter.
Conceptual Metaphor
TOOL AS A FINISHER: A rimer is a tool that perfects or finalises an opening, bringing it to the exact required specification.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'rimer' most likely to be used today?