different between dimmer vs rimmer

English

Etymology

dim +? -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /?d?m??/
• Rhymes: -?m?(r)

Noun

dimmer (plural dimmers)

1. A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
2. 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
• dipswitch
• dipper

Translations

Adjective

dimmer

1. comparative form of dim: more dim

Anagrams

• rimmed

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from English dimmer. Equivalent to dimmen +? -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?d?.m?r/
• Hyphenation: dim?mer
• Rhymes: -?m?r

Noun

dimmer m (plural dimmers)

1. A dimmer (rheostat).

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology 1

From English dimmer.

Noun

dimmer m (definite singular dimmeren, indefinite plural dimmere, definite plural dimmerne)

1. a dimmer switch

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Noun

dimmer m or f

1. indefinite plural of dimme

Verb

dimmer

1. present tense of dimme
2. present tense of dimme

References

• “dimmer” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

dimmer f

1. indefinite plural of dimme

Verb

dimmer

1. present tense of dimma and dimme

English

Etymology

From rim +? -er.

Pronunciation

Noun

rimmer (plural rimmers)

1. An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.
2. A mixture of confections, spices, and/or salt applied to the rim of a beverage glass or mug.
3. (vulgar, slang) One who performs a rim-job (anal-oral sex).

Synonyms

• (implement): reamer