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riem

riem

English

Noun

riem (plural riems)

  1. Alternative form of reim

Catalan

Verb

riem

  1. first-person plural present indicative form of riure

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -im
  • IPA(key): /rim/

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch rieme, from Old Dutch *riomo, from Proto-Germanic *reumô.

Noun

riem m (plural riemen, diminutive riempje n)

  1. belt, strap, thong, collar

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch rieme, from Old Dutch *riomo, from Latin rēmus.

Noun

riem m (plural riemen, diminutive riempje n)

  1. oar, paddle
Synonyms

Etymology 3

Noun

riem m (plural riemen, diminutive riempje n)

  1. ream (paper measure)

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