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单词 rimmer
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rimmern.1

Brit. /ˈrɪmə/, U.S. /ˈrɪmər/
Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or perhaps (ii) a variant or alteration of another lexical item. Etymons: rim v.2, -er suffix1; reamer n.
Etymology: Either < rim v.2 + -er suffix1, or perhaps a variant of reamer n. Compare slightly earlier rimer n.
Chiefly U.S.
A tool for enlarging holes; = reamer n. 1.
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society > occupation and work > equipment > piercing or boring tools > [noun] > tools for enlarging holes
broach1753
reamer1765
rimer?1815
rimmer1825
rinder1829
machine reamer1905
1825 Philadelphia Jrnl. Med. & Physical Sci. 1 374 A species of drill called the Rimmer.
1832 Gentleman's Mag. Aug. 148/2 The narrower hole on the outside was widened with a rimmer.
1865 J. H. A. Bone Petroleum & Petroleum Wells 22 But the hole must be as nearly round as possible, and therefore the tools are taken out, and a ‘rimmer’, or ‘reamer’, sent down, which cuts down the irregularities of the hole.
1909 Wisconsin Archeologist 8 47 It is a strong instrument, doubtless intended as a rimmer or gouge.
1990 S. E. Hastings Last Yankees iii. 21 (caption) Note..the tapered reamer (rimmer) for making the female joint in the finished logs.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

rimmern.2

Brit. /ˈrɪmə/, U.S. /ˈrɪmər/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: rim v.1, -er suffix1.
Etymology: < rim v.1 + -er suffix1.
A tool or machine for making or ornamenting the rim of a pie, pastry, etc. Frequently with preceding word, esp. as pie rimmer.
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1866 U.S. Patent 57,990 We..have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Pie-Rimmers.
1875 E. H. Knight Amer. Mech. Dict. III. 1943/2 Rimmer, a device for cutting and ornamenting the edges of pies, etc.
1917 Bakers Rev. Feb. 19/2 The cake shop has..a Colborne pie roller and rimmer.
1996 M. Morton Cupboard Love 305 To create such a crenellated edge [on a pie], a rimmer is often used.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

rimmern.3

Origin: Apparently formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: rim v.3, -er suffix1.
Etymology: Apparently < rim v.3 (although this is first attested slightly later) + -er suffix1.The following quots. may illustrate a related word:1899 Bull. U.S. Fish Comm. 1898 18 433 The use of the knife led gradually to the introduction of the plow or reamer.1902 Rep. Commissioner (U.S. Comm. Fish & Fisheries) 339 Mackerel plow or reamer, used for cutting two cracks..to give it the appearance of being fatter than it really is.
U.S. Obsolete.
A knife or other tool used to improve the appearance of mackerel; = plough n.1 5h. Also: a person who uses such an implement.
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the world > food and drink > food > food manufacture and preparation > equipment for food preparation > [noun] > knife
dressing knife1362
trencher-knife1392
bread knife1432
kitchen knife1433
dresser knifea1450
carving-knifea1475
sticking knife1495
chipper1508
chipping knife1526
butcher's knife1557
striking knife1578
mincing knife1586
cook's knife1599
oyster knife1637
randing knife1725
stick knife1819
chopping-knife1837
carver1839
butch knife1845
fish-carver1855
fruit-knife1855
rimmer1876
throating knife1879
steak knife1895
paring knife1908
1876 G. B. Goode Animal Resources U.S. 22 Mackerel rimmers or fatting knives.
1880 Exhibit Fisheries & Fish Culture U.S.A. (U.S. Fish Commission) 54 Mackerel-rimmers' fatting-knives or ploughs. Used in creasing the sides of lean mackerel..to cause them to resemble fat..mackerel.
1890 Cent. Dict. (at cited word) Rimmer, an instrument used in rimming mackerel.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online June 2018).
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