Chimbs

/tʃɪmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chimb; the rims or edges of multiple barrels or wooden vessels.

Etymology

Regular plural form of 'chimb,' the Old English/Germanic term for the edge or rim of a cask.

Kelly Says

A cooper's shop would have hundreds of chimbs—each one had to be carefully shaped and fitted, and a master craftsperson could judge the quality of a barrel just by running their hand along its chimbs.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.