a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
The sea; ocean; water; flood.
An edge or border (originally specifically of the sea or a body of water).
In plain English: The brim is the edge of something, like a container or a lake.
"The waves crashed against the brim of the lake, sending spray into the air."
Usage: Brim refers to the upper edge of something, like a hat or container, often suggesting it's full. Use "brim" when describing the very top rim of an object - "He tipped his brimmed hat."
To be full to overflowing.
Of pigs: to be in heat, to rut.
In plain English: A pig is brimming when it's ready to mate.
"The farmer knew his sow would farrow soon because she was clearly brimming."
Usage: Brim (verb - of pigs) Specifically used with swine, "to brim" means to come into heat or to exhibit mating behaviors associated with the rutting season. The sow began to brim as the days grew shorter.
Fierce; sharp; cold.
In plain English: Brim means intense or severe.
"A chill settled over the valley with a brim intensity."
Usage: Brim (adj.: fierce, sharp, cold) describes a personality or demeanor-think of someone with a "brim look" that conveys intensity and aloofness. It's an uncommon usage, often found in older literature, so consider alternatives like stern or icy if clarity is paramount.
A surname.