Meaning of the word rime in English

What does rime mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rime

US /raɪm/
UK /raɪm/

Noun

frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in fog or mist

Example:
The trees were covered in a delicate layer of rime.
Heavy rime made the roads slippery and dangerous.

Verb

to cover with rime

Example:
The cold air began to rime the windowpanes.
The mountain peaks were rimed with ice.