rim out
verb phrase
Pronunciation: rɪm aʊt
Definition
To strike the rim of a basket or goal without going in, especially in sports like basketball or hockey.
Examples
The shot looked good, but it rimmed out at the last second.
He was frustrated as several of his attempts rimmed out during the game.
How to Use rim out
- rim out (phrasal verb)
- to hit the rim of a basket or goal and not go in — "The last-second attempt rimmed out."
- rim out a shot (collocation)
- to fail to score a shot by hitting the rim — "He rimmed out a shot that would have won the game."
- rim out a pass (collocation)
- to fail to score from a pass by hitting the rim — "The puck rimmed out a goal on the power play."
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