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Dimmer vs Rimmer - What's the difference?

dimmer | rimmer |

As nouns the difference between dimmer and rimmer

is that dimmer is dimmer while rimmer is an implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc; also, a reamer.

dimmer

English

Noun

(wikipedia dimmer) (en noun)
  • A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
  • A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

    • Related terms

    * dimmer switch

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (dim)

    • Anagrams

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    rimmer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer.
  • One who performs oral sex on the anus of his/her partner.
  • :See also rim, rim-job.
  • A mixture of confections, spices, and/or salts applied to the rim of a beverage glass or mug.