Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rima

Noun

/ˈriː.mə/

Definition

A seam or crack in a surface.

Examples

The rima in the cliff face revealed layers of ancient sediment.
After the earthquake, a deep rima appeared in the ground, posing a hazard to the nearby town.
The artist’s painting depicted a rima that separated the two worlds of nature and civilization.

Meaning

In geology, a ‘rima’ refers to a natural fissure or gap found in rock formations. It can also refer to a sharp division or separation between two different areas or elements.