Rimmer

/ˈɹɪmər/ noun

Definition

A tool or person that rims something, such as a tool used to curl or finish the edge of an object; also a cricket term for a batter who hits along the rim of the bat.

Etymology

From 'rim' (the edge of something circular) plus the agent suffix '-er' meaning 'one who does.' The root 'rim' comes from Old English 'rima' meaning a space or edge.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-er' is one of English's most productive tools—we keep creating new words by adding it to any verb: 'cook' becomes 'cooker,' 'teach' becomes 'teacher,' letting language naturally adapt to describe new jobs and tools.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

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